He would lead a total of 53 such concerts, even after his tenure at the philharmonic ended in 1969, continuing as conductor emeritus until 1972. Kultur s first boxed set of leonard bernstein s young people s concerts was the most eagerly awaited dvd release in classical music s history. New york philharmonic archives on leonard bernstein the new. On january 18, 1958, the columbia broadcasting corporation aired the first of leonard bernstein s 53 young people s concerts with the new york philharmonic. These concerts are specifically designed for children, and his interactions with.
Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts boxed set, and includes 25 of the 53 concerts originally aired on cbs from 19581962. Although bernstein left as music director in 1969, he continued to lead the young peoples concerts as conductor emeritus until 1972. Bernsteins young peoples concerts with the new york philharmonic were presented in manhattan concert halls and broadcast live on national television for 14 seasons. Leonard bernstein, american composer, conductor, pianist, educator, and humanitarian. Remembering leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts.
In january of 1958, just two weeks after taking over duties as the director of the new york philharmonic, bernstein took up a tradition in american orchestras called young peoples concerts. A maestro of exemplary clarity, bernstein discusses basic and some more technical musical aspects. For any parent who has grown fond of the various baby mozart and brainy baby offerings, leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts are much more than a next step. Bernstein continued the concerts even during a sabbatical season from the orchestra 196465.
Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts by renee coe. In this first indepth look at the series, alicia kopfsteinpenk s leonard bernstein and his young people s concerts illustrates how the cultural, social, political, and musical upheavals of the long sixties impacted bernstein s life and his young people s concerts. In fact, one beauty of the set is that it doesnt demand sequential viewing. Scroll down as we tell you more and show you more video excerpts from leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts volume 2, the totality of which i.
He was among the first conductors born and educated in the u. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts is a massive ninedisc set, which kultur has packaged very attractively in a fairly compact format. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts volume 2. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts being an educator was very important to leonard bernstein. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts book, 2005. Young peoples concerts, vol 2 your gateway to opera and. From 1958 through 1972, leonard bernstein and the new york philharmonic thrilled audiences with concerts broadcast from the lincoln center on cbs and to 40 other countries. Synopsis so successful were bernsteins young peoples concerts broadcasts, that they ran on tv for more than a decade, were dubbed into more than a dozen languages, and syndicated in over forty countries. Leonard bernstein s young people s concerts on cbs 195872 leonard bernstein brought the young peoples concerts to a new level of attention when he arrived as conductor of the new york philharmonic in 1958. Were very lucky to have these documented records of one of americas greatest talents in the golden age of tv. If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact lincoln center directly at the num.
Young peoples concerts by leonard bernstein, 97815725, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jazz at lincoln center to celebrate leonard bernsteins. He was eager to share his knowledge with young people. On january 18, 1958, the columbia broadcasting corporation aired the first of leonard bernsteins 53 young peoples concerts with the new york. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts with the new york philharmonic. Leonard bernstein, jack gottlieb editor, michael tilson thomas. Leonard bernstein told the television audience at the start of the first young people s concert. On january 18, 1958, the columbia broadcasting corporation aired the first of leonard bernsteins 53 young peoples concerts with the new york philharmonic. Each dvd has its own hard plastic page, with all nine bound together in book format with a sturdy cardboard cover. Mar, 2018 we are bringing excerpts of the beauty and clarity of these concerts to you throughout bernsteins centenary. This is a singularly brilliant introduction to the.
So successful were bernsteins young peoples concerts broadcasts, that they ran on tv for more than a decade, were dubbed into more than a dozen languages, and syndicated in over forty countries. Books by leonard bernstein author of west side story. Leonard bernstein, my wonderful dad the jewish chronicle. It must surely rank among the finest treasures of the television medium. Young peoples concerts by leonard bernstein, paperback. Music is notes, beautiful notes and sounds put together in such a way that we get pleasure out of listening to them, and thats all there is to it. The newly digitized archives of the new york philharmonic trace leonard bernsteins efforts to win acceptance for avantgarde composers, with mixed results. In fact, he once said that the young people s concerts were among my favorite, most highly prized activities of my life. To help celebrate the 100th anniversary of bernsteins birth, the jazz at lincoln center orchestra is planning a special 8 pm november 9 tribute concert, conducted by. Lecturesscriptswritings television scripts young people. The 9disk series is also available for rental from. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts1961, the infinite variety of music 1966, and findings 1982. Bernstein told the television audience at the start of this first young peoples.
Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts volume 2 the. Bernstein was a prolific composer, best known for musicals such as west side story. Welcome to ny phil plays on, a new portal for free digital content to provide comfort and connection to millions of classical music fans worldwide. Combination lectureconcerts were recorded before a concerthall audience, primarily children, and broadcast in the united states and canada. Lecturesscriptswritings television scripts young peoples. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts, for reading and listening by bernstein, leonard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Leonard bernstein has 127 books on goodreads with 11663 ratings.
Combination lecture concerts were recorded before a concerthall audience, primarily children, and broadcast in the united states and canada. Looking back on the concerts years later, he referred to them as being among my favorite, most highly prized activities of my life. Plan your journey and find more route information in your visit or book your car parking space in advance. For any parent who has grown fond of the various baby mozart and brainy baby offerings, leonard bernstein s young people s concerts are much more than a next step.
John williams vs gustav holst or star wars vs the planets. In november 20, kultur international films released volume two of the new york philharmonic s young people s concerts, featuring 27 digitally restored videos of the landmark televised concerts on nine dvds. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts vol 1 kultur. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts with the new york philharmonic hold a deservedly legendary place in the history of classical music on television. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts vol 2 by various, bernstein, leonard on dvd. As with many of bernsteins scripts for the young peoples concerts programs, the scripts for the young peoples concerts found their way into book form.
Young people s concerts is a concert featuring leonard bernstein and the new york philharmonic. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. August 25, 1918 october 14, 1990 was an american composer, conductor, author, music lecturer, and pianist. Bernstein led 53 of these special concerts, confirming the fact. According to music critic donal henahan, he was one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in american history.
Mar 02, 2017 bernsteins young peoples concerts with the new york philharmonic were presented in manhattan concert halls and broadcast live on national television for 14 seasons. Leonard bernstein earned glory as a composer, conductor, and pianist classical and jazz, but nothing gave him more pleasure than the joy of teaching. We are bringing excerpts of the beauty and clarity of these concerts to you throughout bernsteins centenary. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts the young peoples concerts revealed bernsteins mastery of both music education and the medium of television. Other guests include the israeli soprano netania devrath singing villa lobos. Tapes of the broadcasts were eventually syndicated to 40 countries, introducing an entire generation of children to a.
The young peoples concerts at the new york philharmonic are the longestrunning series of family concerts of classical music in the world. So successful were these performance lessons that they ran for over a decade on television. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Bernstein, arguably the most prominent figure in american classical music of the second half of the twentieth century, made his impact as a conductor, as a composer of classical and theater music, and as an educator through books, conducting students. Leonard bernstein bbc symphony orchestra 201718 more. Lecturesscriptswritings television scripts young peoples concerts. I waited years for the second volume of bernsteins young peoples concerts. Above is a clip of the very first televised young peoples concert, on the subject. Leonard bernsteins ayoung peoples concerts january 9, 20 by l. From 19581973, composer and conductor leonard bernstein previously on mefi played live, educational concerts with the new york philharmonic that were televised nationwide on cbs. Jack gottlieb examines the centurys most unique musician and.
First published in 1961 and revised in 1970, leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts was expanded in 1992 to. It was left unnoticed at the stand as peoples attention was drawn to more popular or modern titles as is usually the case. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Bernsteins performances inspired generations of musicians and musiclovers, and all of them are now available on dvd. Leonard bernstein, former music director of the new york philharmonic. Leonard bernstein young peoples concerts new york philharmonic. Leonard bernstein and his young people s concerts is a bristlingly wellinformed monograph that draws on bernsteins archives to tell the story of how his young peoples concerts telecasts came to be, and why they have had no true successors. In this first indepth look at the series, alicia kopfsteinpenks leonard bernstein and his young peoples concerts illustrates how the cultural, social, political, and musical upheavals of the long sixties impacted bernsteins life and his young peoples concerts. Leonard bernsteins most popular book is west side story. These concerts are specifically designed for children, and his interactions with the kids keeps them interested in what he is doing. Young peoples concerts volume 1 dvd dvd zone 2 achat.
The set has sold many tens of thousands of copies and continues to be extremely popular. Leonard bernstein s ayoung people s concerts january 9, 20 by l. First published in 1961 and revised in 1970, leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts was expanded in 1992 to include a total of fifteen text transcriptions. He presented the unique blend of spoken words and music known as the young people s concerts throughout his tenure as music director of the new york philharmonic and for several years after. May 16, 20 leonard bernstein s young people s concerts.
Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts, for reading and. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts for reading and. Young peoples concerts is a concert featuring leonard bernstein and the new york philharmonic. Volume 2 of the new york philharmonics young peoples concerts with leonard bernstein featuring 27 digitally restored videos of the landmark televised concerts on nine dvds is now available for purchase through the new york philharmonics estore, amazon, and other major retailers. Issued with full color artwork hard cardboard slipcase style box housing 5 disks and a 81 page illustrated hardcover book containing simplified examples from the scores of music found on the records allowing the listeners to play to.
Dear members,the following is a message from the ny philharmonic. Leonard bernstein, one of the most prodigally talented and successful musicians in american history, died yesterday evening at his apartment at the dakota on the upper west side of manhattan. I finally watched all the programs of this set, and it is a great complement to the first one. Leonard bernstein, the new york philharmonic orchestra discogs. This weeks edition of the new york philharmonic this week offers a reflection of leonard bernsteins efforts in getting young people enthused about the concert experience. This book brings back into print a classic collection of fifteen of the best of those. Young peoples concerts directory leonard bernstein. Among bernsteins many guests, are the great soprano christa ludwig and the baritone walter berry, featured in the 125th joint anniversary of the new york and vienna philharmonic orchestras a toast to vienna christmas 1967. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts by charles s. Leonard bernstein s young people s concerts the young people s concerts revealed bernstein s mastery of both music education and the medium of television.
About the leonard bernstein collection the leonard bernstein collection at the library of congress is as exceptional as its name would suggest. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts, for reading. Weve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts by renee coe on prezi. Our estore has a lot of other good things, so check it out for holiday shopping. Bernstein continued the concerts even during a sabbatical season from the orchestra.
Bernsteins television series of eight concerts for young people are reproduced here in text interpolations for five 7inch longplaying records included with the book. What it does call out for, though, is repeat viewing. Bernstein told the television audience at the start of this first young peoples concert. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts, for reading and listening hardcover 1962 by leonard bernstein author. Leonard bernstein and his young peoples concerts hardcover. Leonard bernstein, available online, young peoples concerts, image. In fact, he once said that the young peoples concerts were among my favorite, most highly prized activities of my life. Jun 02, 20 the newly digitized archives of the new york philharmonic trace leonard bernsteins efforts to win acceptance for avantgarde composers, with mixed results. Aug 11, 2018 this week s edition of the new york philharmonic this week offers a reflection of leonard bernstein s efforts in getting young people enthused about the concert experience.
Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts, for reading and listening leonard. Leonard bernstein s young people s concerts being an educator was very important to leonard bernstein. Enjoy the maestros lively commentary in a video recording of one of our favorite performances, leonard bernsteins young peoples concert with the new york. Leonard bernstein at 100 is a worldwide centennial celebration that. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts metafilter. This series of concerts is a truly wonderful achievement. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts vol 2 kultur.
This concert, now on dvd, originally aired on cbs television and around the world. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. It was a matter of luck or fate that i stumbled into this book at a secondhand book market in downtown athens. New york philharmonic archives on leonard bernstein the.
Many more hours of digital content, including performance footage both past and new, will be released. Tapes of the broadcasts were eventually syndicated to 40 countries, introducing an entire generation of children to a wide range musical concepts, styles and. Leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts for reading. No matter what stories people tell you about what music means, forget them. Leonard bernstein s young people s concerts boxed set, and includes 25 of the 53 concerts originally aired on cbs from 19581962. This book brings back into print a classic collection of fifteen of the best of those lectures, presented in full, including. Kulturs first boxed set of leonard bernsteins young peoples concerts was the most eagerly awaited dvd release in classical musics history. Buy a cheap copy of young peoples concerts book by leonard bernstein.
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