Bernstein's Debut

Leonard Bernstein rehearsing with the New York City Symphony Orchestra in 1945.

Toward the end of this Leonard Bernstein centennial year, as WNYC's Sara Fishko tells us, there's yet another landmark to celebrate: 75 years since the young Bernstein dazzled the world with his New York Philharmonic conducting debut. To mark the occasion: this archival Fishko Files.

Fishko Files with Sara Fishko

Assistant Producer: Olivia Briley
Mix Engineer: Bill Moss & Wayne Shulmister
Editor: Karen Frillmann