Leonard Bernstein and American violinist Isaac Stern shared decades of musical collaborations, producing some of the best moments in orchestral history. Enjoy this review in photos, text, and sound on Classical.org.
Experience Leonard Bernstein on screen: from his music for theater, opera and full-length films to his musical education concerts and documentaries about the American icon, the best of Bernstein on TV and film awaits! Get the schedule and find out more.
Watch award-winning pianist Lara Downes perform music from her new album, "For Lenny," composed and inspired by Leonard Bernstein. Plus, watch an exclusive video of Downes on why she thinks of -- and thanks -- Bernstein daily.
How well do you know Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms? Explore this Bernstein choral favorite!
"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".
Hear a unique interview by NPR's Scott Simon with Maestro Marin Alsop, music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and Jamie Bernstein, eldest daughter of Leonard Bernstein. "In a way, [Leonard] Bernstein lived his life as a symphony."
Yannick Nézet-Séguin describes Leonard Bernstein's sometimes-paradoxical personality and explains how Bernstein "showed all of us the way".
Jamie Bernstein blogs about two weeks of sparkling Bernstein performances -- from Chicago, Colorado Springs, New York City, Washington DC, Scottsdale, and Memphis -- many of which featured inspiring young musicians.
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.
