It’s
finally here – Leonard Bernstein’s birthday month! August 25th marks
this legendary musician’s centennial and WGUC has been counting down since May
with a daily spotlight on a performance he either composed, conducted, or
performed. We have some special things in store this month and I don’t want you
to miss a thing so below, there’s a listing of what’s to come in the next few
weeks. Also, check out this Spotify
playlist
whenever you want a little extra Bernstein in your day.
August
5, 8pm
CSO
in Concert Encore (Concert Date: February 23–24)
Juraj
Valčuha, conductor; Simone Lamsma, violin
R.
STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks
BERNSTEIN:
Serenade, after Plato’s Symposium
KORNGOLD:
Suite from Much Ado About Nothing
STRAUSS:
Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
August
12, 8pm
CSO
in Concert Encore (Concert Date: April 20–21)
Cristian
Măcelaru, conductor; Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano
BERNSTEIN:
Three Dance Episodes from On the Town
GERSHWIN:
Piano Concerto
IVES:
Three Places in New England
BERNSTEIN:
Divertimento
August
19, 8pm
Leonard
Bernstein: A Legacy
90.9
WGUC presents a special broadcast celebrating the centennial of one of
America’s greatest musicians. Interviews with musicians who knew Bernstein
including Dick Waller, Mark Gibson, and Carmon DeLeone, along with commentary
from historians such as Dr. bruce mcclung, Mark Horowitz, and Rick Pender –
plus a variety of music including works Bernstein composed, conducted, and
performed at the piano. Hosted by Brian O’Donnell.
August 24, 7pm
Leonard
Bernstein: America’s Music Teacher: Celebrate Leonard Bernstein's centennial
with an exploration of his teaching style. Hosted by Andrea Blain, this new,
music-filled two-hour special celebrates Bernstein's devotion to music
education, through his Young Person's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic,
his Harvard lectures, his CBS Omnibus Television specials, and his many
writings about music.
