Leonard Bernstein and the Young People's Concerts

Leonard Bernstein touched millions of lives as composer, conductor, teacher and activist. He frequently visited homes around the world through the medium of television, particularly through the 53 award-winning Young People's Concerts (1958-1972), which at their height, were viewed by nearly ten million viewers in over 40 countries. Originally designed for young viewers but equally attractive to eager adult listeners, Bernstein's brilliance as a teacher shined brightly in his televised presentations. In this first in-depth look at the series. Kopfstein-Penk illustrates how the cultural, social, political, and musical upheavals of the long 60s impacted Bernstein's life and his Young People's Concerts. Hardcover, 256 p.