Leonard Bernstein: A Centenary Celebration
100 years after Bernstein's birth, his son, biographer and pupil discuss his life and work
An episode of the Front Row podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Leonard Bernstein: A Centenary Celebration" was published on March 30, 2018 and runs 30 minutes.
March 30, 2018 ·30m · Front Row
Summary
This year marks the centenary of Leonard Bernstein's birth and to celebrate the occasion Front Row explores his life and music. John Wilson is joined by his son, Alexander Bernstein, who remembers his father composing at home, and who attended many of his Young People's Concerts; by his friend and biographer, Humphrey Burton, who discusses Bernstein's multiple talents as a conductor, composer and educator; and by his pupil, the conductor Marin Alsop, who was inspired by Bernstein to take up the baton. Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Rebecca Armstrong.
Episode Description
This year marks the centenary of Leonard Bernstein's birth and to celebrate the occasion Front Row explores his life and music.
John Wilson is joined by his son, Alexander Bernstein, who remembers his father composing at home, and who attended many of his Young People's Concerts; by his friend and biographer, Humphrey Burton, who discusses Bernstein's multiple talents as a conductor, composer and educator; and by his pupil, the conductor Marin Alsop, who was inspired by Bernstein to take up the baton.
Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Rebecca Armstrong.
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