Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
In this documentary portrait prepared for the anniversary of Ludwig Van Beethoven's 200th birthday, Leonard Bernstein illustrates his analysis with excerpts from his performances of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major and the Ode to Joy from the Ninth Symphony.
Top cast
Leonard BernsteinSelf / Narrator- Theo AdamSelf / Pizarro in 'Fidelio'
- Franz CrassSelf / Rocco in 'Fidelio'
- Adolf DallapozzaSelf / Joaquin in 'Fidelio'
Plácido DomingoSelf
Gwyneth JonesSelf / Leonora in 'Fidelio'
James KingSelf / Florestan in 'Fidelio'
Lucia PoppSelf / Marzellina in 'Fidelio'- Karl RidderbuschSelf / Don Fernando in 'Fidelio'
Otto SchenkSelf
Martti TalvelaSelf
Shirley VerrettSelf
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.