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- From the Archives: Remembering MASS - Marin Alsop Marin Alsop reflects on the 40th Anniversary of MASS in 2011. Read January 22, 2021
- New Book! Bernstein and Robbins-The Early Ballets The formative early ballets of West Side Story creators Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins explored in detail for the very first time. Read January 21, 2021
- Composition Competition Honors Leonard Bernstein A jazz composition competition by JAM MUSIC LAB University (JMLU) in cooperation with the ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSO). Read January 21, 2021
- New Album: "Bernstein Reimagined" due out January 29, 2021 The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra explores the vast, diverse repertoire of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein on stunning, revelatory new album. Read January 7, 2021
- Leonard Bernstein Album Inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame A long-standing Hall of Fame favorite, Leonard Bernstein’s Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major (a collab with The Philharmonia Orchestra of London) is his seventh recording to be inducted. Read January 4, 2021
- New PBS Series "In Concert at the Hollywood Bowl" Premieres January 15, 2021 on PBS Stations Nationwide IN CONCERT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL premieres on Friday, January 15, at 9:00 p.m. on PBS and on the free PBS app. Read January 4, 2021
- NY Phil ❤️ NYC - Fall Gala 2020 A Virtual Gala Celebrating New York City - Available to watch until December 1! Read November 20, 2020
- Hans Weber (1930-2020): A Personal Appreciation Remembering Hans Weber, record producer for Deutsche Grammophon. Read November 20, 2020
- Remembering John McClure (1929-2014) Remembering John McClure, long-time recording engineer and record producer for Columbia Records. Read November 20, 2020
- New Album: American works for Clarinet and Piano Patrick Messina and Fabrizio Chiovetta embark for America, this promised land of which they draw a musical portrait through the ages, from its deep roots to its recent outbursts. Read November 13, 2020
- Monuments of Hope We joined the Washington National Opera and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in celebrating World Opera Day on October 24! Read October 26, 2020
- Leonard Bernstein and the United Nations As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations, we reflect on Leonard Bernstein's involvement with the UN. Read October 21, 2020
- "Trouble in Tahiti" in Radebeul, Germany The Landesbühnen Sachsen in Radebeul, Germany, is currently presenting Trouble in Tahiti as part of an evening called Inselzauber (Island Magic). Read October 20, 2020
- Dr. Jack Gottlieb Jewish Music Studies Endowment Fund Dr. Jack Gottlieb (1930 – 2011) was an internationally recognized composer of Jewish liturgical music as well as choral, opera, theater, and orchestral works. A leading authority on Leonard Bernstein’s music, Jack Gottlieb’s association with Bernstein spanned more than 30 years. Read October 20, 2020
- Leonard Bernstein & POTUS Bernstein’s relationships with actual U.S. presidents spanned a period of tremendous change in America. They were as diverse as they are intriguing. They ranged from imaginary to intimate to ill-tempered. And they provide yet another novel way to view the incredible scope of Bernstein’s life. Read October 19, 2020
- What I Ask of You The following remarks are taken from the commencement speech delivered by Leonard Bernstein to the graduating class of Johns Hopkins University on May 30, 1980. Somewhat discouragingly, the Maestro's words remain relevant to us all today. Read October 19, 2020
- Leonard Bernstein and Washington, DC Leonard Bernstein and Washington, DC is a collection of new essays on how Leonard Bernstein influenced American culture, society, and politics through his conducting, composing, political relationships, and activism. Read October 19, 2020
- Leonard Bernstein: The Political Life of an American Musician Seldes illuminates the ways in which Bernstein's career intersected with some of the twentieth century's most momentous events. Read October 19, 2020
- "Trouble in Tahiti" in Mecklenburg, Germany As the European concert season begins to open up to socially distanced audiences, the Mecklenburg Staatstheater in Schwerin, Germany, recently presented a sold-out performance of Leonard Bernstein’s "Trouble in Tahiti". Read September 28, 2020
- National Voter Registration Day: "Take Care of this House" Video Pianist and Activist Lara Downes releases Take Care of This House video for National Voter Registration Day Read September 22, 2020