Leonard Bernstein was not only a prolific composer and conductor but also a passionate educator, dedicated to making classical music accessible and enjoyable for everyone, particularly for younger audiences. The "Young People's Concerts" with the New York Philharmonic demonstrated his commitment. His ability to simplify intricate musical concepts and present them in an entertaining way made these concerts a bridge between the complexities of music and the understanding of younger audiences. Watc

On 9/9, we share with you Leonard Bernstein’s examination of the superstition surrounding “Ninth” symphonies. What's your favorite Ninth? In an introductory trailer to his Dmitri Shostakovich 9th Symphony performance with the Vienna Philharmonic / Wiener Philharmoniker, distributed by Deutsche Grammophon, Bernstein explains how Shostakovich “thumbed his nose” at the tradition of Ninth symphonies of the great composers. "The mystique of the number nine exerted itself in an odd way, so typical of

29K views · 107 reactions | “Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.” - composer Leonard Bernstein who would've been 100 years old today. | Biography | Facebook