Met an old man who was in the beauty supply business with Bernstein's father. I'm sure the dad's disaapointment turned into pride . You don't get international recognition selling beauty shop supplies!

You are very lucky! I hope you have fond memories of studying with him

@@jacobtighe9873 I have to say my best memory of him was when I had to conduct the second movement of the Dvorak 9th symphony, and i had tears in my eyes and had to stop. He asked me why I stopped, and I replied that I was picturing in my mind someone from Central Europe in the New World thinking about the beauty of his homeland knowing that he would never be able to return. Maestro Bernstein said "BRAVO, FINALLY a student who can feel emotion!" He then went on to tell the class that emotion was the most important thing that will turn a good performance into a GREAT Performance.

Great - my singing-teacher said so. He taught me everything I needed to know to perform a song. Then He talked to me about what the meaning of the song was. Could be something historical or emotional. He told me to learn it and feel it and bring my feelings to the outside for the audience. It helped me a lot.

@@markemanuele1929 Thanks

Just WOW! ❤❤❤

Because we educate our youth to love hip hop and not culture.

@@masterboy7249 hip hop is american culture

@@eggwhities5601 unfortunately

I think denigrating pop as uncultured misses the point of some of Bernstein’s influences being popular music and Americana; the music world is big enough to have both styles supported, but since pop is more profitable to record companies and the like, it leaves the orchestras underfunded and, as such, less able to take risks in supporting young, new talents. Bernstein premiered in his early 20s conducting the Firebird and I have faith that many people could be supported to reach such heights as him.

@@masterboy7249 Hiphop is black culture. It's still culture, dawg!

The video is here on KZfaq!

And his recording of Shostakovich 7 with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is the best on the planet!

It's not true that Leonard Bernstein is not with us. His message is being always with us if only we the people observe his talent and works, to his words correctly, and as of being of ourselves. And, that is the only correct way of observing and accepting our own history as human heritage; or, at least, as being to be such for our predecessors, and for our children, and eventually for ourselves. People die out when you think of them being dead. And, dead is a word to describe a state, not to describe a human act. Our great predecessors will never die and always stay with us in us and in you! Bernstein told that he hated to be alone and life is meaningless if it is not shared, then, why don't any of us won't to choose the way to be with him and share with your deepest thoughts with him. Herefore, Leonard Bernstein, just like any of your intimate frineds who have passed away, is still alive.

@@YoshiyukiMukudai_NBC-ABC-CBS my guy the only reason I said that is for a class project I don’t think that he is good and I don’t even know who he is

At least we must learn he did live his life in "Hot-line" recordings, where he projected every of his concerns to his friends and collegues, and in frank fashion.

@@smd1252 lol

I was lucky to meet him after one of his concerts in NY. I had asked to study with him and he had gently turned me down by mail. When I caught him on his hurry after a concert, he was cheery, smart, kind and took the time to stop and talk with me. He was surrounded by friends and followers, wore a cape over his tux, and seemed taller than anyone else in the hall. His charisma filled the hall.

omg you saw this live?? incredible moment in history

I just watched it on your recommendation. Thank you. Politely and resevitably stated: BLEW THE F DOORS OFF.

What do you mean “artist”

​​@@BraxtonKoonsusic is a form of art. Composing and conducting music is an art. So, musicians are considered artists, because they shape an image. Each piece has a story, that helps paint that image. That's why Leonard Bernstein and so many other musicians are considered to be some of the greatest artists out there.

No other countru has given so mucho music in justo two hundred years.

He was 72 years old, how is that young

@@debrakish7215 I am 74 and I feel young. All a matter of perspective Miss.

The first time I read that Lenny was gay was in the Maria Callas biography by Arianna Huffington (nee Stassinopoulos) kn 1982

What?!?

@@dougo891 it was never much of a secret. He left his wife for a young man. When it didn't work out, he begged her to take him back. I think he must more accurately be called bi- sexual . It fact , I think he hardly noticed the difference. He had large appetites, and consumed the world and all experiences that interested him in huge portions. I think if he was attracted to a person he didn't hesitate

El más famoso director fue el que menos dinero ganó porque sólo interesaba la música y no cuanto le pagarían.La Sinfónica de Israel finalmente aceptaron interpretar a R.Wagner porque L.Bernstein los pudo persuadir porque es la música y no el hombre.Gracias Lenny.

@@jefolson6989 Yes yes he was Bi sexual.However his love for musical education and opportunities for talented youth,is why he was loved so much.

We can separate his genius from his personality or sexual preferences. The man's talent was so abundant, that only the numb could deny it. His podium personality was over the top. Close your eyes. His radical chic was over the top. Whatever. His Unansweeed Question series was subpar. Not every at-bat leads to extra bases. His musical genius was not one wit less for all of these nitpicks and more. I miss him. He left us too soon.

He was a great man and he gave us so much. Thank you God for giving us A Genius in our time. ❤

73 I've extracted some video cliff notes or my favourite excerpts. The one to start with is "The Greatest 5 min in Music Education". My channel isn't monetized btw

Of course he was not perfect. All those cigarettes and whiskey?!! But regarding this (incorrect) belief on women's conducting, we know that he changed his mind completely and trained some excellent pupils. Like Marin Alsop...

@@ChejaalebA sexist arrogant man he was…but changed? I hope so.

Not true. Yehudi Menuhin died closer to the year 2000, the rest have seemed to die later. Stern, Pavarotti, closer to 2010 from memory. Yes all big deals with appropriate coverage

Zeupater They only made 'em like that once. Lenny was unique. There had never been anyone like him, and I doubt there will ever be anyone like him again.

@@cufflink44 Aight hold your horses now. He was great, but dial down a little your exceptionalism

@@no-rq7fp it is true , every single person is unique in it's own way

@@metafull Well that's just a tautology. Keep it shut if that's the smartest tou can go

@@no-rq7fp projecting on me? Mkay.

I don't believe he was, although he did frequently have his scores critiqued by Copland who was a student of Boulanger's. Bernstein was also said to have sent a score to Boulanger. Her response: “I am enchanted by its dazzling nature - perhaps facility is a danger, but it is enough to be aware of that and follow it.”

@@ZacLavender there is a letter from Boulanger to Bernstein about being enchanted by the score to West Side Story but having reservations about his facility. She was a mentor to him rather than a teacher

@@frogmouth Very cool! Did not know that.

Stanley Chappelle was one of Bernstein's conducting teachers. Chappelle later taught conducted the University of Washington Symphony and taught conducting there. I was one his his students and his symphony librarian. He chose and I marked every up-bow, down-bow, dynamic marking changes... Chappelle was a perfectionist and terrific conductor. Bernstein had a great teacher.

It was Mahler Symphony No.2.

The 2nd Symphony.

The coda of Tchaikovsky Symphony 5 movement 4

Genau..

That is the finale to Beethoven's 5rh sumphony.

@@iangreer4585 thanks !!

Perhaps he didn't want to compete with Mozart but wanted to push opera and musical forms into new directions. The overture to Candide is marvelous. Other composers remembered only for their overtures and not for their complete works were not failures - but were often revolutionaries. Let's applaud imagination.

His three symphonies, especially the Symphony No. 2, "The Age of Anxiety" are very worthy additions to the symphonic literature.

You are in for a treat, as Maestro is a tour de force on every level. Bradley Cooper IS Bernstein. It’s uncanny.

@@danielgloverpiano7693 I agree. I just saw Maestro last night, and loved it!

Haven't finished watching it yet but so far, it's good, 2nd time that Bradley Cooper directed a film! Loved Bradley Cooper in A Star is Born

And was mocked for it by Tom Wolfe and The New York Times...."radical chic", "elegant slumming". Twas the Black Panters

@@DavesCarWash Oh, how sad if he was mixed up with them in any way.

Aaron Lington Maestro Bernstein was not just "any performer/conductor.

😂😂😂😂😂Berenstain....but you knew that!😅😅😅😅😅

This is a disgusting comment. What have YOU accomplished that is anywhere near what he accomlished?

Was ein schwachsinnskommentar, könnte man sich eigentlich sparen.

@@s3ri0uz99 Stimmt, hast recht - war dem aktuellen "metoo" (Wedel) geschuldet.

I also thi9nk Frank Sinatra did a lot for American greatness - he was loved all over the world.

Not true

I believe that his conducting of the 9th Symphony following the fall of the Berlin Wall will prove you wrong.

Chris Palo You are totally wrong on this remark.

@@sarahjones-jf4pr His words, not mine.

Sorry you have no idea what you are talking about. He loved Beethoven.

He did have a pompous and cruel side. He was an interesting bunch of guys. Great composer of musicals , but an overrated conductor, and his attempts at educating the public didn't come off well. He pontificated, rather than make classical music for accessible ( like Previn did with the LSO, ). Lennie was a great personality, a true star in the classical world, but as a musician , I don't think he will have a lasting impact except as the composer of West Side Story. Still, everyone was swept up in his whirlwind of energy. His concerts were real events.

His Mahler was genius. He singlehandedly brought Mahler to North American audiences in 1960.

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