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- From the Archives: 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 August 26, 2024
- Have Bernstein Song, Will Travel My father loved words every bit as much as he loved notes – and best of all for him was any opportunity to put words and notes together. Read July 25, 2024
- Leonard Bernstein and Summer Music Festivals: A Legacy of Excellence and Inspiration Leonard Bernstein loved summer. The combination of warm weather, fresh corn on the cob, and the opportunity to make music outdoors – especially with young people – brought out his deepest exuberance and joy. Throughout his life, Bernstein participated in numerous prestigious summer music festivals worldwide. His involvement in these festivals not only showcased his exceptional talents, but also inspired generations of musicians and music lovers. Read June 26, 2024
- From The Archives: The Quiet Legacy from the Autumn 1996 issue of Prelude, Fugue & Riffs Read June 25, 2024
- Artful Learning: Excellence in Arkansas Not even the EF-3 tornado that pummeled Rogers and Bentonville, Arkansas, just days before this publication could dampen the spirits of the Arkansas Arts Academy's teachers and leaders. Read May 30, 2024
- Leonard Bernstein: A Legacy of Premieres When one thinks of the conducting legacy of Leonard Bernstein, his dedication to the works of Mahler, Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann, and other titans of musical history immediately comes to mind. However, this leaves out his equally important contributions as a conductor and champion of the music of his time. Read May 29, 2024
- New Video: Who is Felicia Montealegre Bernstein? Felicia Montealegre Bernstein has remained a mysterious background presence alongside her well-known musical husband Leonard Bernstein. Read May 12, 2024
- Bernstein's Beethoven – Ode to Freedom Special exhibition at the Beethoven-Haus shows Leonard Bernstein as outstanding Beethoven Ambassador Read May 6, 2024
- New Recording: St. Louis Symphony Orchestra - "Serenade" The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) announced the international release of an album featuring music from two of the most accomplished American composers in history: Leonard Bernstein and John Williams. Read April 25, 2024
- New Book: Leonard Bernstein in Context Edited by Elizabeth A. Wells Read April 25, 2024
- Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts now available on Carnegie Hall+ Leonard Bernstein's Young People’s Concerts are now available on Carnegie Hall+! Read April 24, 2024
- A touch of Polish When Krystian Zimerman celebrates the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein by performing his Second Symphony, he will be fulfilling a promise he made to the composer himself, as Jessica Duchen discovers. Read March 27, 2024
- Remembering Seiji Ozawa Jamie, Alexander, and Nina Bernstein pay tribute to Maestro Seiji Ozawa ( Read February 26, 2024
- Felicia Montealegre: Mid-Century Enigma By Hannah Webster Felicia Montealegre Bernstein was many things: an actress, mother, wife, pianist, amateur painter, and social activist, to name just a few. But beyond those basic facts, her life and her personality become a murkier paradox. Read January 25, 2024
- From the Archives: ‘Just think of love’: Vadim Gluzman on Leonard Bernstein's Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’ ‘Just think of love’: Vadim Gluzman on Leonard Bernstein's Serenade after Plato’s ‘Symposium’ Read January 23, 2024
- Indiana University Offers Virtual Course on Leonard Bernstein While audiences eagerly await the Nov. 22 theatrical release of the new film “Maestro,” director and actor Bradley Cooper’s homage to Leonard Bernstein, the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music is completing preparation for the second iteration of its online class “Leonard Bernstein: The Man, His Music and His Mission.” Read December 20, 2023
- From the Archives: Making Magic Leonard Bernstein and Deutsche Grammophon — now that’s a magical combination. Then add such orchestras as the Vienna Philharmonic, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Israel Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, Bavarian Radio Symphony and The Santa Cecilia Orchestra; and such soloists as Christa Ludwig, Thomas Hampson, Krystian Zimerman, Misha Maisky, Gidon Kremer, just to name a few — and what a magical mix indeed. Read December 19, 2023
- South of the Border with Lenny, Felicia, and the New York Phil When the New York Philharmonic and the U.S. State Department first began discussions of a Latin American tour in 1955, little did either party know how the unforeseen forces of Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre would provide such fuel to this cultural and diplomatic mission. Read November 28, 2023
- From the Archives: Bernstein, Blitzstein and Weill Bernstein, Blitzstein and Weill By Rebecca Schmid (as printed in the 2019 Spring/Summer issue of Prelude, Fugue & Riffs) Read November 27, 2023
- Maestro – The Original Soundtrack Album Deutsche Grammophon to release the Original Soundtrack Album for "Maestro" Read November 17, 2023