August 25, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), an American polymath who composed complex symphonies and award-winning musicals, conducted the world’s greatest orchestras, and taught generations of Americans about music, from Renaissance to jazz and everything in between. We’ll celebrate Bernstein’s legacy August 20th-25th with specials, recordings, and a giveaway!
Monday, August 20, 8pm
Leonard Bernstein: From Broadway to Hollywood
Tuesday, August 21, 8pm
Leonard Bernstein: America’s Music Teacher
Wednesday, August 22, 8pm
Leonard Bernstein’s Black America
Thursday, August 23, 8pm
The Bernstein Experience in Boston
Leonard Bernstein: The Composer
Friday, August 24, 8pm
Leonard Bernstein: The Conductor and Musician
Saturday, August 25, 1pm
West Side Story (original cast recording)
With commentary by Dr. A.T. Simpson