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.
Leonard Bernstein devoted two Young People's Concerts to his beloved mentor and friend, composer Aaron Copland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What better time than summer to see a local production or big-screen classic film of one of the best musicals ever made, West Side Story?
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.
Visit one of the country’s best museum exhibits, watch the winning Harvard student conduct the Boston Pops, and learn eight fast facts about our favorite American maestro in the latest edition of The Bernstein Experience Fun Five!