Leonard Bernstein: An American Life
Evening Music | May 6, 2010
WNYC Presents Steve Rowland's groundbreaking documentary, "Leonard Bernstein: An American Life," a comprehensive exploration of virtually every aspect of Bernstein's life and career. Tonight's episode: Tonight.
In hour four we look at Lenny’s role in the development of Tanglewood, with newly established Brandeis University, his first opera, "Trouble in Tahiti," the death of Serge Koussevitsky and the birth of Bernstein’s first two children, Jamie and Alexander. We follow his triumphant conducting debut with Maria Callas at La Scala in Milan, his return to Broadway with the show "Wonderful Town," his film scoring (On the Waterfront) and his compositional work of the period (Serenade).
The mid-50’s find Bernstein at the height of his public reputation. We look at his TV music specials for Robert Saudek and CBS’ Omnibus series, and finally Bernstein’s landmark works in the musical theatre, "Candide" and "West Side Story."
More of "Leonard Bernstein: An American Life" on WNYC
Buy the entire series at Steve Rowland's website
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In hour four we look at Lenny’s role in the development of Tanglewood, with newly established Brandeis University, his first opera, "Trouble in Tahiti," the death of Serge Koussevitsky and the birth of Bernstein’s first two children, Jamie and Alexander. We follow his triumphant conducting debut with Maria Callas at La Scala in Milan, his return to Broadway with the show "Wonderful Town," his film scoring (On the Waterfront) and his compositional work of the period (Serenade).
The mid-50’s find Bernstein at the height of his public reputation. We look at his TV music specials for Robert Saudek and CBS’ Omnibus series, and finally Bernstein’s landmark works in the musical theatre, "Candide" and "West Side Story."
More of "Leonard Bernstein: An American Life" on WNYC
Buy the entire series at Steve Rowland's website
