KMFA presents a series on the Bernstein Centennial, the one-hundredth anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth. Each 59:00 episode is music-rich, and captures a different part of the great musician’s life, including conversations with those who knew him, those who were influenced by him, or are part of his family. The host for these programs is Quin Mathews, a Texas-based journalist and filmmaker who has documented art and artists spanning five continents.
From his unexpected national radio debut at age 25, to his memorable Young People’s Concerts, 'Bernstein: The Conductor and Musician' tells the story of his emergence as the most prominent American in classical music of the twentieth century. Included are those who worked with him and were influenced by him, like conductors JoAnn Falletta and Andrew Litton, and former Boston Symphony violinist Emanuel Borok, as well as members of the Bernstein family, his daughter Jamie and niece Karen Bernstein, who is an Austin filmmaker.
'Bernstein: The Composer' presents the other side of Leonard Bernstein, that of composer, who wrote more than a hundred musical works. This program presents the astonishing range of Bernstein’s creativity. His works for theater, like Candide, ballets such as Fancy Free, intimate piano works, like his Anniversaries, and heart-rending symphonies such as Kaddish and Age of Anxiety. But in writing soaring melodies in West Side Story, he became one of the greats of Broadway.
Both programs include intimate recollections by family members and those whom he touched. The Bernstein Centennial is a celebration of music, and an emotional remembrance of one of the great figures in twentieth-century classical music. Hide full description
KMFA presents a series on the Bernstein Centennial, the one-hundredth anniversary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth. Each 59:00 episode is music-rich, and captures a different part of the great musician’s life, including conversations with those who knew him, those who were influenced by him, or are part of his family. The host for these programs is Quin Mathews, a Texas-based journalist and filmmaker who has documented art and artists spanning five continents.From his unexpected national radio debut at age 25, to his memorable Young People’s Concerts, 'Bernstein: The Conductor and Musician' tells the story of his emergence as the most prominent American in classical music of the twentieth century. Included are those who worked with him and were influenced by him, like conductors JoAnn... Show full description
