Early Influences
Donald Macleod focuses on Leonard Bernstein's early influences and student years, from his weekly visits to the synagogue in Boston to his time as a student at Harvard.
Donald Macleod explores the extraordinary life of Leonard Bernstein; inexhaustible conductor, educator, performer and personality. Despite his prowess on the podium, Bernstein considered himself to be first and foremost a composer. The first programme explores his early influences, from weekly visits to the local synagogue in Boston, to his years as a student at Harvard University. A chance meeting with Aaron Copland led to Bernstein's entree into New York's elite cultural circles.
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Leonard Bernstein
Shivaree
Performers: London Philharmonic Orchestra, Jorge Mester (conductor)
- KOCH 37012 2.
- 14.
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Leonard Bernstein
Hashkivenu
Performers: Hans Peter Blochwitz (tenor), BBC Singers, Arnal Ital (conductor), Christopher Bowers-Broadbent (organ)
- NAXOS 855940 6.
- 2.
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Leonard Bernstein
7 Anniversaries
Performer: Leonard Bernstein (piano)
- RCA GD 60915.
- 11.
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Leonard Bernstein
Symphony no. 1 "Jeremiah"
Performers: Christa Ludwig (mezzo-soprano), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein (conductor)
- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 457757 2.
- 4.
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Leonard Bernstein
I hate music
Performers: Leonard Bernstein (piano), Jennie Tourel (soprano)
- SMK 60697.
- 10.
Broadcasts
- Mon 10 Mar 200812:00BBC Radio 3
- Mon 10 Mar 200820:45BBC Radio 3
- Mon 6 Sep 201012:00BBC Radio 3
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