He was a Rock Star of classical music. Made it understandable to young people. Analysed the Beatles even if the Beatles themselves had no idea they had innovated a new beat.
Rest In Peace, maestro Leonard Bernstein! The globe does not have just one conductor like him today. He was a great composer ( not only "West Side Story"!) , pianist, great teacher and human being!
The "broad way" doesn't lead to peace in eternity. And to take the Bible at best through the lens of the Talmud (as Bernstein probably did) is devastating - but such a world success life of such a "star" is built on the occult, is fed by the darkness of the "bottomless pit", as Bernstein himself clearly (and biblically) put it. Whoever does not repent of this in order to die in peace with God will have no peace in eternity. God's word could not make this any clearer. So did Bernstein repent before he died? Apparently not. Dying without forgiveness of sins means eternal separation from God = the literal hell. BTW We are all sinners, and this man was a sodomite.
Bernstein was a fascinating illuminating talker. His insights concerning the arts and especially music within that sphere were revelatory. Those celebrated TV lectures brought audiences closer to an understanding and love of great European classical repertoire, not to mention a wealth of 20th-century repertoire from both sides of the Atlantic. A larger-than-life individual who embraced all the positive elements of life and humanity.
Tonal music was sneered at for a few decades in the twentieth century by academics but in the 21st it has been embraced again and interest in classical music has increased . Other great influences have been the addition of African Asian and American instruments the barock revival and a greater influence of non European traditions and repertoire. John Rutter went to the US which was more open earlier to his tonality and he benefited from the incredibly rich choral traditions in the USA
His insights into the composer’s state of mind is invaluable ❤. Especially the way he compares the spark of an idea to an electrical short circuit. ~ 30:00-32:00 min.
I luv this guy! I had a massive crush on Lenny he even looked amazing as a silver fox! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Boy Felicia you must have been up to the competition with the boys as well! Loved his musicals. ❤❤❤❤❤
Theres a film of a man who recites the opening to Chaucers Canterbury Tales and I have wondered if this is Leonard Bernstein or who else be sk accomplished in Middle English?
Very serious and almost pensive when in this interview. But in proportion to it, we might as well laugh hard when the same serious man will crack jokes as he used to.
As Bernstein noted, the American language is not appropriate for opera. Is it because American music is too dominated by ecclesiastical and religious music, as we can see in Bernstein's mass? To me, Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" is closer to American opera than Bernstein ever came up with. So are jazz, blues and soul the most important and essesential characteristics of American opera? - Cheers, Heinz from Bavaria
Your conception of American opera is too narrow. Porgy and Bess is brilliant but dated. Kevin Putz and Phiip Glass write brilliant american operas but the core is not jazz blues and soul. West Side Story is a musical rather than an opera . Its hard to think of a better musical . Its quintessentially American .
Lenny needed a little but of Boulez. If you've seen Boulez conduct the "Rites" you know exactly what I mean. Lenny over-guilded the lily. Melodramatic ALL the time kills the power and emotion. Think of a rock pop etc band who never plays piano let alone pianissimo. Instead, they all go deaf. I wonder why.😅
very interesting opinion. Why do you think he is a bad musician? And why a dictator. So I don't agree, but I would like to hear a different opinion. Bernstein is not just West Side Story or Candide etc.. His mass or Kaddish or the Jeremiah symphony, his Chichester psalms... amazing works, overflowing with power and emotion...
He was a Rock Star of classical music. Made it understandable to young people. Analysed the Beatles even if the Beatles themselves had no idea they had innovated a new beat.
Rest In Peace, maestro Leonard Bernstein! The globe does not have just one conductor like him today. He was a great composer ( not only "West Side Story"!) , pianist, great teacher and human being!
Incredibly true ❤
The "broad way" doesn't lead to peace in eternity.
And to take the Bible at best through the lens of the Talmud (as Bernstein probably did) is devastating - but such a world success life of such a "star" is built on the occult, is fed by the darkness of the "bottomless pit", as Bernstein himself clearly (and biblically) put it.
Whoever does not repent of this in order to die in peace with God will have no peace in eternity. God's word could not make this any clearer.
So did Bernstein repent before he died? Apparently not. Dying without forgiveness of sins means eternal separation from God = the literal hell.
BTW We are all sinners, and this man was a sodomite.
There will never be another Lennie. We love you.
His story really resonates with me. Such incredible humanity and talent. A true force
God i wish i could have had the chance to meet Bernstein. I could learn so much in just a few hours.
Bernstein was a fascinating illuminating talker. His insights concerning the arts and especially music within that sphere were revelatory. Those celebrated TV lectures brought audiences closer to an understanding and love of great European classical repertoire, not to mention a wealth of 20th-century repertoire from both sides of the Atlantic.
A larger-than-life individual who embraced all the positive elements of life and humanity.
I never missed his Young People's Concerts from Carnegie Hall on PBS tv .He was such a good educator of the Classical music repertoire. RIP ,Lenny
Love this Great Man and Conductor ! Always, forever ! 🙏❤️🎼❤️💫
Phenomenal musician and intellectual.
Tonal music was sneered at for a few decades in the twentieth century by academics but in the 21st it has been embraced again and interest in classical music has increased . Other great influences have been the addition of African Asian and American instruments the barock revival and a greater influence of non European traditions and repertoire. John Rutter went to the US which was more open earlier to his tonality and he benefited from the incredibly rich choral traditions in the USA
Brilliant upload, thanks! 😁
A Master of Music!
His insights into the composer’s state of mind is invaluable ❤. Especially the way he compares the spark of an idea to an electrical short circuit. ~ 30:00-32:00 min.
Lovely ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wonderful
I luv this guy! I had a massive crush on Lenny he even looked amazing as a silver fox! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Boy Felicia you must have been up to the competition with the boys as well! Loved his musicals. ❤❤❤❤❤
a great musician.i miss him.
Love this man, he’s always kissing people on the head! Wonderfully modest and multi-talented, what an icon.
38:06, fantastically sung by Shirley Verett. Almost cried!
That’s not Shirley Verrett, it’s Florence Quivar
@@JosephDoody1 Oh I beg your pardon. Anyway, she sings great!
Há is Amazing.!
Correct please: He is Amazing!
He always speaks the truth.
Correct please He is Amazing!
Theres a film of a man who recites the opening to Chaucers Canterbury Tales and I have wondered if this is Leonard Bernstein or who else be sk accomplished in Middle English?
Thank God for television. Millions could see him in action, not like Toscanini.
What is playing from 1:40? Simply brilliant!
Serenade from Plato's Symposium, last movement.
What's the name of violin concerto they're rehearsing?
Leonard Bernstein Serenade after Plato's "Symposium" for solo violin, strings and percussion (1954) :)
@@anastasiavinogradova_composer thanks
Very serious and almost pensive when in this interview. But in proportion to it, we might as well laugh hard when the same serious man will crack jokes as he used to.
Anyone know what's they're playing at 9:45?
Brahms - 1st Symphony - 1st Movement
He and Leonard Cohen had similar temperaments
"Why are you crying?"....Then practically eats her face!.
As Bernstein noted, the American language is not appropriate for opera. Is it because American music is too dominated by ecclesiastical and religious music, as we can see in Bernstein's mass? To me, Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" is closer to American opera than Bernstein ever came up with. So are jazz, blues and soul the most important and essesential characteristics of American opera? - Cheers, Heinz from Bavaria
Not sure, what "American Opera" really means, but opera has its roots in spiritual music since the 16th century.
Your conception of American opera is too narrow. Porgy and Bess is brilliant but dated. Kevin Putz and Phiip Glass write brilliant american operas but the core is not jazz blues and soul. West Side Story is a musical rather than an opera . Its hard to think of a better musical . Its quintessentially American .
A son of oppressed poor immigrants w/ no musical background. The American Dream.
bernstein
Lenny needed a little but of Boulez. If you've seen Boulez conduct the "Rites" you know exactly what I mean. Lenny over-guilded the lily. Melodramatic ALL the time kills the power and emotion. Think of a rock pop etc band who never plays piano let alone pianissimo. Instead, they all go deaf. I wonder why.😅
He doesn’t look like a bullerman
Bad musician, total dictator.
very interesting opinion. Why do you think he is a bad musician? And why a dictator. So I don't agree, but I would like to hear a different opinion.
Bernstein is not just West Side Story or Candide etc.. His mass or Kaddish or the Jeremiah symphony, his Chichester psalms... amazing works, overflowing with power and emotion...