Religion and Spirituality in the Music of Bernstein
Bernstein’s identity as composer and conductor was deeply influenced by a combination of his own Jewish heritage and the place of religion in 20th Century society and culture.
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Fun Five: New Mass, Royal Dance, and a Spielberg Bernstein Biopic?
This week in #Bernsteinat100: a new recording of "Mass," The Royal Ballet's triple-bill of danceable Bernstein, and a possible Bernstein biopic led by none other than Steven Spielberg.
Letters from Bernstein: On West Side Story
Jamie Bernstein discusses the months leading up to WSS's opening, and outlines the correspondence between her parents during that time.
“What Does Music Mean?” The First Young People’s Concert
In 1958, a new type of television programming premiered on CBS, with Leonard Bernstein at the helm.
Fun Five: Leonard Bernstein at the Oscars, Win CDs, Take a Quiz
This week in #Bernsteinat100: Hear how Leonard Bernstein was featured at this year's Academy Awards, enter to win CDs, and test your knowledge of Bernstein's career at Brandeis University.
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)!
Bernstein on the Paradox of Vacation, the “Great Rallentando” (Audio Exclusive)
Lenny had a fundamental discomfort with the very notion of a vacation. "And yet sometimes in my period of great activity, I long fiercely for just a period when I don't have to do anything, and I can just lie around and think." Listen to Lenny, in his own voice.
Don’t Miss It! ‘Bernstein at 100’ Events in March 2018
More than 2,500 celebrations of the Leonard Bernstein Centennial are scheduled through August 2019 around the globe in 60 countries and all 50 states. Here is a sampling of Bernstein performances you won’t want to miss in March 2018.
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!
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