Fun Five (#11): What Would Leonard Bernstein Say about Hamilton?
What would Leonard Bernstein think of today's Broadway phenomenon, Hamilton? Explore this and more in this week's edition of Bernstein at 100 "Fun Five" on Classical.org.
Tag: Tanglewood
Top Live Performances Celebrating Leonard Bernstein July 2018
From Tanglewood to Sante Fe, enjoy the best of Bernstein's music at a venue near you this month.
The Bernstein Centennial Summer at Tanglewood (Audio)
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer of 2018 celebrates the 100th anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth through film, dance, and, of course, astonishing music.
1951, Leonard Bernstein: “Tanglewood is not a school… Tanglewood is a musical universe”
"Tanglewood is not a school, in the strict sense. It does not offer courses, degrees, credits," Leonard Bernstein said at the opening exercises in 1951. "Tanglewood is a musical universe..."
Leonard Bernstein Praises Teaching, “the Noblest Profession” in the World (Video)
In what was perhaps a predecessor of "Teacher Appreciation" week, Bernstein says to appreciate teachers, using the examples of those who taught him. Watch this priceless clip from Young People's Concert #24.
Sarasota Loves Lenny
After every seat was filled, Nina and siblings talked to a Sarasota crowd thirsty for learning about Leonard Bernstein. Afterwards, Nina reconnected with two dear family friends.
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.
Candide and a Fortuitous Reunion in Palm Beach
Nina Bernstein Simmons and Maestro David Stern reminisce about their fathers.
Passing the Baton, the Curiosity, and the Passion
Leonard Bernstein, for me, was the greatest risk-taker in 20th century classical music.
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