Two Leonard Bernstein Exhibits, One Many-Faceted Man
In this year of all things Leonard Bernstein, two traveling exhibits aim to bring you closer to the maestro by bringing the maestro to you.
In this year of all things Leonard Bernstein, two traveling exhibits aim to bring you closer to the maestro by bringing the maestro to you.
"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".
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.