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- 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
- 2020 New Publications New publications related to Leonard Bernstein released in 2020. Read September 22, 2020
- Leonard Bernstein's Songfest Receives Performance in Germany As live performances return to venues across Europe, Leonard Bernstein's "Songfest" finds resonance. Read September 9, 2020
- A Tribute to Nick Webster (1937-2020) A remembrance by Barbara Haws Read September 1, 2020
- Remembering Richard Ortner (1948-2019) A tribute by Nina Bernstein Simmons Read September 1, 2020
- National Symphony Orchestra to broadcast All-Bernstein program Join the National Symphony Orchestra in an all-Bernstein broadcast. Read August 27, 2020
- Now Streaming: The Knights' "Candide" The Knights Orchestra is streaming their 2018 production of “Candide,” in celebration of Leonard Bernstein’s 102 birthday. Read August 24, 2020