Leonard Bernstein, former music director of the New York Philharmonic.

Remembering Bernstein

Fishko Files | Aug 15, 2018

In 2000, after recording five members of the New York Philharmonic recalling their former, beloved music director, Leonard Bernstein, Sara Fishko felt she had nothing to add to their very specific, compelling memories - except music, perhaps. Here are the orchestra players in this archival Fishko Files, in honor of the much-celebrated, long-anticipated Bernstein centenary. (Produced in 2000)

Leonard Bernstein was born on August 25, 1918.

Featured in this piece are:

Glenn Dicterow, concertmaster
Stanley Drucker, principal clarinet
Matitiahu Braun, violin
Oscar Ravina, violin
Evangeline Benedetti, cello

Fishko Files with Sara Fishko

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

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