Leonard Bernstein

Bernstein Conducts Bernstein: New York Philharmonic on ENCORE!

Jack Moore — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:00:40 +0000

Tune in on Sunday, December 2nd, 3 to 5 pm as Leonard Bernstein conducts his own music on this week's New York Philharmonic broadcast, from the ensemble's vast recorded archive. It's Jewish-themed music in honor of the upcoming Hanukkah holiday that begins on December 8th.

PROGRAM:

BERNSTEIN: Chichester Psalms (World-premiere performance in 1965)

Columbus Boychoir

BERNSTEIN: Kaddish, Symphony No.3

Camerata Singers

All-French Program From the New York Philharmonic Archives: Oct. 21 at 3 pm on ENCORE!

Jack Moore — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 14:55:05 +0000

It's all all-French program on this week's New York Philharmonic broadcast - performances drawn from the Philharmonic's vast recorded archive. Music by Massenet that includes an historic performance by the Philharmonic conducted by Josef Stransky (who became the orchestra's music director in 1911, following the death of Gustav Mahler), and appearances by Luciano Pavarotti and mezzo-soprano Nancy Maultsby. Also on the program, works by Clause Debussy that include the Image pour Orchestra, and Le Martyre de Saint Sebastian.

West Side Story: Fifty Years On

David Patrick Stearns — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 19:44:29 +0000

Those funky, menacing chords can only belong to one piece of music: West Side Story, the Leonard Bernstein Broadway musical that updated the Romeo and Juliet story into the world of gang warfare to the streets of post-war New York City. The concert suite from the musical has often been played by The Philadelphia Orchestra, though this week it's performing the music in a different incarnation - as an accompaniment to the 1961 Oscar-winning film. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s David Patrick Stearns reports that the enterprise isn’t nearly as simple as it looks.

Leonard Bernstein's 'Kaddish' Symphony: A Crisis Of Faith

NPR Music — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:14:00 +0000

I can't think of anything I loved more than talking to Leonard Bernstein. Or, more accurately, listening to him talk — about music or any topic under the sun.

Vanished Gardens--Bernstein's Candide revamped--America's Oldest Theatre

Jim Cotter and David Patrick Stearns and Jason Peifer — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:12:00 +0000

Jim Cotter speaks with writer Sharon White. The Temple University professor's latest book Vanished Gardens: Finding Nature in Philadelphia, is published this month.

In the first of a two-part report, David Patrick Stearns examines the history of Leonard Bernstein's Candide. A production opens this week at the Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia.

Jason Peifer explores the rich history of Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre, which is now in its 200th season.

Keith Lockhart: Boston Pops music director

Jill Pasternak — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:52:00 +0000

Jill Pasternak speaks with the Maestro about his upcoming appearance with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at the Kimmel Center on August 20.

The concert will honor the memory of Leonard Bernstein, who would have turned 90 on August 25.

The three-part program, Make Mine Bernstein, reflects on one of the 20th century's most influential composers of American classical music and Broadway hit musicals.

Arts Education in Philly--Bernstein's "Kaddish" Symphony--Animal Farm at Mum Puppettheater

Jim Cotter and David Patrick Stearns and Jason Peifer — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:04:00 +0000

Jim Cotter leads a conversation about arts education in Philadelphia's public school system.

David Patrick Stearns on Leonard Bernstein's third, "Kaddish", symphony.

Jason Peifer previews Mum Puppettheater's interpretation of George Orwell's classic novel Animal Farm.

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Leonard Bernstein Festival

Jim Cotter and Susan Lewis and Jason Peifer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:18:00 +0000

Jim Cotter speaks with Jennifer Higdon. The Philadelphia Orchestra and Time for Three premier her Concerto 4-3 this week. It's part of the orchestra's Leonard Bernstein Festival.

Also, Susan Lewis looks at the life and legend of the great American composer, conductor, and educator.

Jason Peifer talks to the organizers of the annual One Book, One Philadelphia program.