This article was originally published in the October 11th, 2010 issue of the TheatreZine e-mail newsletter. To subscribe (for free), enter your e-mail address in the form on the right side of this page.
The great Leonard Bernstein died twenty years ago this week. To remember him and his work, here are two excellent videos:
Bernstein tells the story of the first time he conducted the New York Philharmonic:
And here, he discusses creativity, immortality, and the great artistic works of the 20th century:
