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Bernstein's Wall opens in Los Angeles on May 21
Bernstein’s Wall, an archival documentary by Douglas Tirola about Leonard Bernstein—centered on his life, activism, and 1989 Berlin concert—will open at Laemmle Theaters in Los Angeles on May 21, 2026, following a successful theatrical debut at New York's Film Forum.
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New "Original Source" Vinyl Release
Leonard Bernstein’s deeply expressive recording of Beethoven’s String Quartet Op. 131 with the Vienna Philharmonic is newly remastered from the original 1-inch 8-track tapes, revealing remarkable clarity, depth, and dynamic contrast. Dedicated to the memory of Felicia Montealegre Bernstein, this limited-edition 180g audiophile release in The Original Source series captures Bernstein’s intensely personal interpretation in stunning all-analog sound.
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New Recording of Anniversaries from pianist Carolyn Enger
American Ethos is pianist Carolyn Enger’s thoughtfully curated album celebrating the diversity and interconnected history of American classical music through works by composers including Ned Rorem, Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Florence Price, and William Grant Still, highlighting both renowned and overlooked voices to explore a shared American musical identity ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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New Recording of Anniversaries from pianist Carolyn Enger
American Ethos is pianist Carolyn Enger’s thoughtfully curated album celebrating the diversity and interconnected history of American clas…
A Michael Tilson Thomas Remembrance
Jamie Bernstein reflects on the extraordinary friendship between her father, Leonard Bernstein, and conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, tracing…
Songfest at 50: a Personal History
Conductor Leonard Slatkin reflects on Leonard Bernstein’s Songfest as both a deeply personal artistic statement and a mirror of America’…
Bernstein's Wall opens in Los Angeles
Bernstein’s Wall, an archival documentary by Douglas Tirola about Leonard Bernstein—centered on his life, activism, and 1989 Berlin conc…
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