Highlights
The Orchestra

The Orchestra - Season 1 (1986)

Season 1 Episodes

1. The Dance of the Hours

May 22nd, 198625 min

This first episode introduces the maestro and his valet, as they make it through a surprising and hap-hazard performance.

2. Safari Symphony

May 29th, 198625 min

The maestro invites his orchestra along for a unique safari performance, complete with animal accompaniment.

3. Concert for Brass, Bombs & Blow Pipes!

June 5th, 198625 min

An assassination of the general is to take place at the concert. Can the maestro save the day?

4. Unwelcome Guests

June 12th, 198625 min

On tour, and with dreams of a grand welcome, the maestro soon discovers his next performance is metering out justice to a group of ill-mannered musicians.

5. The Genius

June 19th, 198625 min

The maestro struggles to bridge the generation gap and teach a visiting, young egocentric prodigy pianist a lesson.

6. Prima Donna

July 4th, 198625 min

The maestro conducts a performance of "Il Trovatore" with two operatic stars; but not the way Verdi anticipated!

7. Viva!

September 27th, 198625 min

On tour in South America, the maestro and his valet are imprisoned in the wake of a revolution. Can they escape in one piece? (part one)

8. Viva II

October 4th, 198625 min

On tour in South America, the maestro and his valet are imprisoned in the wake of a revolution. Can they escape in one piece? (part two)

9. Photo-Finish

January 10th, 198725 min

The maestro unwittingly becomes the target of a corrupt mayor and his bodyguard when an incriminating photo is slipped into his pocket. (part two)