Celebrating Bernstein, the Great Communicator: Google Doodles, Twitter Trends
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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.
Happy Birthday, Leonard Bernstein! The Lenny Centenary-Worthy Fun Five
It's nearly August 25th, and our favorite publications are sharing the Bernstein love. Here are just a handful of Bernstein birthday long-reads worth your attention.
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.
Understanding Serge Koussevitzky and Leonard Bernstein: A Primer
So how did Leonard Bernstein meet Serge Koussevitzky, and how did Koussevitzky decide to take Bernstein under his wing? Find out more in this primer.
Bernstein on “Togetherness” in Music (Video)
What is "togetherness" in an orchestra? Listen and watch Leonard Bernstein explain a concerto and more, with performances by violinist John Corigliano and the New York Philharmonic, in this excerpt from the seventh televised Young People's Concerts.
Watch Bernstein TV and Film Favorites
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.
A Chicken, a Sneeze, and Greta Garbo? Bernstein on Classical Music’s Humor (Video)
Laugh along with Leonard Bernstein as he describes what makes classical funny in this excerpt of the sixth New York Philharmonic Young People's Concert.
A Fugue is like a Ferris Wheel: Bernstein Asks and Answers, “What is Classical Music?” (Video)
How is composing a fugue like building a Ferris wheel? Leonard Bernstein explains this and more in this classic 1959 Young People's Concert with the New York Philharmonic.
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