Passing the Baton, the Curiosity, and the Passion
Leonard Bernstein, for me, was the greatest risk-taker in 20th century classical music.
Leonard Bernstein, for me, was the greatest risk-taker in 20th century classical music.
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)
"To me, he will always represent the passionate pursuit of expression and a love for beauty in spite of the pain and tragedy of life," says Matt W. of California in this week's edition of remembering Bernstein.
Bernstein—or "Lenny," as he was often affectionately called—was an extravagantly gifted musician with a common touch.
Leonard Bernstein was born as World War I ended. The rest of his life followed a path of similarly momentous events. View the timeline.