The Note that Costs: Bernstein Celebrates Copland (Video)
Leonard Bernstein devoted two Young People's Concerts to his beloved mentor and friend, composer Aaron Copland.
Tag: Hope and Reconciliation (1970-1990)
The final two decades of Bernstein’s life are marked by highs and lows: composition successes and disasters; education masterpieces; the death of his beloved wife; conducting triumphs at historical moments; and battling illness. Bernstein made music and memories until the very end. In 1990, Bernstein’s legacy as an American icon begins.
Warner Classics Celebrates Bernstein Centenary with 7-CD Collection, “An American in Paris”
Leonard Bernstein loved Paris, and Paris loved Bernstein right back.
Introduction to Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms”
How well do you know Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms? Explore this Bernstein choral favorite!
“Halil: Nocturne” Premieres (May, 1981)
"I never knew Yadin Tennenbaum, but I know his spirit," said Leonard Bernstein in his 1981 dedication at the premiere of "Halil: Nocturne For Solo Flute, String Orchestra And Percussion".
May 18, 1976: Carnegie Hall’s Concert of the Century
On this day, Carnegie Hall celebrated its 85th Anniversary with the “Concert of the Century,” a benefit concert featuring performances by members of the New York Philharmonic and the Oratorio Society of New York, led by Leonard Bernstein.
Carl St.Clair Remembers Leonard Bernstein
The topic today was Leonard Bernstein, a teacher and mentor of St.Clair’s. The two of us have talked about Bernstein many times over the years, but always in passing and glancing efforts, never in one fell swoop like this.
Bernstein Rehearses Copland at Tanglewood: Rare Footage, Part 1 (Video exclusive)
Classical.org is pleased to share with you for your exclusive viewing a Leonard Bernstein rehearsal video that the world hasn’t seen: Bernstein rehearsing Copland’s 3rd Symphony with the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC) Orchestra, just days before his final concert with the TMC on August 14, 1990. (Part 1 of 3)
The Making of a Masterpiece: 1984 West Side Story Recording Sessions
It was September of 1984. The New York classical music scene was abuzz with word of a happening -- not for the general public -- in the recording studios on West 44th Street.
Leonard Bernstein’s 11 Keys to Happiness
Leonard Bernstein's poetic take on the keys to happiness, circa November 1989. What is happiness to you?
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