Today is the centennial of the birth of one of the nation's most extraordinary musical geniuses. If you are in your mid-sixties, you probably remember the New York Philharmonic's Young People's Concerts on the radio and later on Saturday mornings on CBS television. Yes my younger readers, you read correctly, there was classical music for kids on Saturday morning television. By the time the program made the move to television, it was under the direction of Leonard Bernstein, already well-known by musicians and audiences as an exceptional teacher.
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| Bernstein in 1971 |
By the time of his death in 1990 he had achieved world renown as a beloved performer, conductor, composer, and teacher. For more on Bernstein, including several examples of his music visit this tribute at vox,com.
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