October 11, 1977: Rostropovich’s National Symphony Premieres Three Bernstein Compositions
Listen and learn about three Leonard Bernstein world premieres at one concert: October 11, 1977, in Washington DC.
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O-N-C-O-L-O-G-Y and Soap: “Acquiring Knowledge” by Leonard Bernstein, a Lifelong Learner
These two Leonard Bernstein poems from 1939 and 1990 reveal a lifetime of longing for knowledge and meaning from everything: from a bar of soap to battling cancer. Read:
Five West Side Story Remakes for the Soul
Love West Side Story? Here are five remakes and remixes to rekindle your romance with this classic musical.
Who is the Boss of a Concerto? Bernstein on Gould’s Historic Brahms Performance
That April night in 1962, New York Philharmonic audiences had no idea they were about to witness a historic performance.
Bernstein’s Poem for Yom Kippur (Audio)
Written in Hebrew for his teacher in Tel Aviv, "Poem for Yom Kippur," captures Leonard Bernstein's devotion to, and struggle with, his Jewish identity. Actress Laila Robins reads.
‘Til Time Shall End’: Bernstein on Meeting Copland (Audio Exclusive)
"Did I tell you how we met on his birthday?" Bernstein says to the interviewer. "Oh, I must have!" Listen to Lenny tell the story of meeting Aaron Copland, only on Classical.org. (Plus, read the sonnet he wrote for Aaron's 80th birthday!)
Lenny Writes “So-called Poems” to a Teenage Sweetheart
Though not all of them are masterpieces, Bernstein's "so-called poems" for a teenage sweetheart are clear flashes of brilliance from a young man with a lifelong love of language.
The New York Philharmonic This Week: Bernstein Performances, Playlist Two (Audio)
The New York Philharmonic This Week celebrates the Bernstein Centenary with a five-part series of broadcasts dedicated to their former music director. In episode 5, enjoy a playlist of highlights from the New York Philharmonic's discography, including works by Barber, Beethoven, and Bernstein.
The New York Philharmonic This Week: Bernstein Performances, Playlist One
The New York Philharmonic This Week celebrates the Bernstein Centenary with a five-part series of broadcasts dedicated to their former music director. In episode 4, enjoy this playlist of favorites from Bernstein performances with the New York Phil.
