BERNSTEIN: THE BEST OF ALL POSSIBLE WORLDS

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Stephen Sondheim on Leonard Bernstein’s ability to work music into theater.
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Nina Bernstein on her father’s need to connect with other people.
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About the Festival

In 1943, Bernstein made his historic debut with the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall, thus beginning an association with both New York institutions that lasted until his death in 1990.

65 years later, the two institutions co-present Bernstein: The Best of All Possible Worlds to commemorate the 90th anniversary of his birth and the 50th anniversary of his appointment as music director of the New York Philharmonic.

Bernstein Memories

Did you attend a concert conducted by Bernstein that you still remember vividly, like one of his children’s concerts? Or perhaps an encounter with the Maestro or his music changed your life …

We’re collecting memories of Leonard Bernstein and memorable experiences relating to him for publication on this website later this year. Want to share?
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Carnegie Hall New York Philharmonic Church of St. Ignatius Loyola The Jewish Museum Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts New York City Center The Paley Center for Media

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