Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic

Young People's Concerts

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On January 1958, Leonard Bernstein leading the New York Philharmonic broadcast for first time the Young People’s Concerts, introducing an entire generation to the joy of classical music. In a similar spitit, this “podcast”, is an attempt to archive in audio form the 53 performances that we were lucky to get, and in this way, provide a new generation with Bernstein’s incredible lectures. The material belongs to the NYPhil and Unitel Entertainment, and I don’t wish to gain anything from it. My only purpose is to share the incredible work that Bernstein and the Philharmonic gave to us.

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Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic

Episodes

ep.03 - Happy Birthday Igor Stravinsky 11.06.2024 53:49

Young People´s Concerts Season 5 Episode 03 – Happy Birthday Igor Stravinsky Bernstein provides an overview of Stravinsky's musical career, highlighting the evolution of his style and directional shifts. The entire piece of 'Petrouchka' is performed, with each scene thoroughly analyzed. Originally aired on CBS Television Network, March 26, 1962

ep.04 - Folk Music in the Concert hall 17.05.2024 53:01

Young People´s Concerts Season 4 Episode 04 – Folk Music in the Concert Hall Leonard Bernstein explores the impact of folk music on orchestral compositions, conducting excerpts from works by Mozart, Chavez, and Ives, as well as "Songs of the Auvergne" performed by Marni Nixon. Originally aired on CBS Television Network, April 9, 1961

ep.03 - Young Performers No.2 10.05.2024 53:19

Young People´s Concerts Season 4 Episode 03 – Young Performers No.2 In the annual Young People's Concert hosted by Leonard Bernstein, the spotlight shines on young performers. The lineup features cellist Lynn Harrell and conductor Elyakum Shapira showcasing music by Dvořák, pianist Jung Ja Kim and conductor Russell Stanger presenting pieces by Chopin, soprano Veronica Tyler and conductor Gre...

ep.01 - Who is Gustav Mahler? 28.03.2024 52:53

Young People´s Concerts Season 2 Episode 1 – Who is Gustav Mahler? To mark Mahler's centennial, Leonard Bernstein leads excerpts from Gustav Mahler’s Fourth Symphony while delving into the concept of the 'double man' within him. The orchestra is joined by soprano Reri Grist for a rendition of the final movement of the Fourth Symphony, with William Lewis performing 'Youth' and H...

ep.03 - Humor in Music 14.03.2024 59:16

Young People's Concerts Season 2 Episode 3 - Humor in Music Using excerpts from the likes of Shostakovich, Mahler, Prokofiev, Haydn and others, Leonard Bernstein demonstrates how classical music can be more than a "serious" composition but can take an unexpected humorous turn. Originally aired on CBS Television Network, February 28, 1959.

ep.01 - What Makes Music Symphonic? 28.02.2024 59:18

Young People's Concerts Season 2 Episode 1 - What Makes Music Symphonic? By using the examples of Mozart's Jupiter Symphony and Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony, Leonard Bernstein demonstrates the techniques of repetition and variation in the development of symphonic music. After conducting part of Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet" Fantasy Overture, he asks the audience to s...