Across the Atlantic Sea: Manchester Youth Perform Bernstein
Young musicians in Manchester, England shine, performing Anniversaries for Piano and other Leonard Bernstein's compositions, blogs Nina Bernstein Simmons.
Author: Nina Bernstein Simmons
After working as an actress, initially at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, Nina Bernstein Simmons, youngest daughter of Leonard Bernstein, turned her attention to tending her late father’s legacy. In the earliest days of the internet, she worked with the Library of Congress on making the Bernstein Archives digitally available to the public. From 2000 to 2005, Nina worked on “Leonard Bernstein: A Total Embrace,” a film about her sister, Jamie, and her remarkable journeys around the world bringing Bernstein’s music and teaching legacy to new audiences. Since 2008, Nina has been working as a food educator in underserved communities. Explore Nina's travel blogging for The Bernstein Experience, below.
Sarasota Loves Lenny
After every seat was filled, Nina and siblings talked to a Sarasota crowd thirsty for learning about Leonard Bernstein. Afterwards, Nina reconnected with two dear family friends.
The Mahlerthon: A Bernstein Sunday in New York: Part 2
Thirteen Mahler symphonies. Maestro moves. One day. Welcome to a Bernstein Sunday in New York (part two)!
Mozart and “Mabel” (To Tchaikovsky 4): A Bernstein Sunday in New York: Part 1
New York in February is a land of cold, rain, and gray -- no one’s favorite. But, when, like last Sunday, the cultural spigots are turned on full blast? There is nowhere else I want to be!
Candide and a Fortuitous Reunion in Palm Beach
Nina Bernstein Simmons and Maestro David Stern reminisce about their fathers.
(Dreamy) Los Angeles Puts on Powerhouse Performances of ‘MASS’ and ‘Candide’
Raise your hand if you have NOT ever dreamed of being hugged by Gustavo Dudamel. Anyone? I thought not.
My Night at The Vienna Philharmonic Ball: Divertimento and Debutantes
Jamie, Alexander, and Nina are taking you around the globe, celebrating their father’s legacy with you and adoring fans at thousands of Bernstein Centennial events. This post, from Nina Bernstein Simmons, LB's youngest daughter, describes her adventures in Austria attending the gala ball of her father's beloved Vienna Philharmonic -- and reminiscing with musicians at the photo exhibit the night before.
