Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, May 21, 1938
excerpt: "I wish you'd come down to Princeton on Friday the 27th. Walter P__ and I are having a program at 4...and Roy Harris is being performer that night." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 29, 1944
excerpt: "The concert [with the Los Angeles Symphony in the Hollywood Bowl] went as well as can be expected." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 26, 1945
excerpt: "Dont let Freida forget she is working for Heinsdorf too." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, September 12, 1946
excerpt: "This is just a reminder of the check which you said you wanted to send for the David Diamond fund." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 21, 1948
excerpt: "arrived safe and happy four blow outs but never felt better" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, March 15, 1977
excerpt: "You are elegant, intelligent, strong, graceful and *witty. Enjoy!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 1, 1976
excerpt: "At least there is some decent publicity these days." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "...the predominant item that weekend is the recording of the Diamond piece." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 11, 1988
excerpt: "I can sign checks, and that I do, for your office, almost every day. Also, I keep up with your fan mail. I'm doing very well, but my energy gives out." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1982
excerpt: "I think of you so often here, `mid the drama and beauty (and exhaustion)." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "...I've been spending most of my mornings fussing with your arrangement. Here is a list of my grievances:..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 8, 1958
excerpt: "Staying Alvear Palace instead Plaza..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, November 23, 1957
excerpt: "Of course we rejoice with you." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, September 1981
excerpt: [parody of song "My Darling Eileen" with anagrams] From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, August 23, 1985
excerpt: "Thank God for your 67th I am wishing you 67 more healthy and happy years" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, April 18, 1952
excerpt: "But you know that I think of you always with every move I take regarding the Festival, and that you embody for us the spirit of Koussevitzky, which inspires us." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 2, 1953
excerpt: "...I received a call from Mr. Florman about a recording that Johnny Mehegan has made of your music...[Abe F.] had gone over the MCA contract once and was very disturbed about the broad coverage it con... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 11, 1957
excerpt: "We had our first run-thru [of West Side Story] for PEOPLE yesterday, & it was a smash." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "I'm coming...for the premiere of Our Town!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, March 19, 195...
excerpt: "We had our premiere of Boheme yesterday, and it was a great success with the public, but the critics murdered me." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1954
excerpt: "As always, I am a little bit embarrassed about a check. It is only a way of saying how much you mean to my life, and have meant for so many years." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 21, 1962
excerpt: "Perfectly okay remain London until fourth..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Shirley Bernstein, Paul(?) & Daisy(?) to Leonard Bernstein...
excerpt: "Love and kisses and all good wishes on your birthday" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 15, 1968
excerpt: "Rosenkavalier glorious public ecstatic 48 curtain calls..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 26, 1968
excerpt: "American music would have a different 'face' without you." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 12, 1968
excerpt: "my dearest wishes are with you for another triumph..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 20, 1970
excerpt: "England touches me deeply..." From: Correspondence Series
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, June 2nd
excerpt: "Just as I was despairing of ever hearing from you again comes your ever so wonderful letter don't stay a day longer than necessary "
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "Tonight you're in New Haven but I heard you conducting in Cambridge it was beautiful I deduced that you never received the letter I wrote "
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: " I am so homesick beginning to wonder about this whole venture my mother drives me slightly insane she means so well "
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: " dying to hear how it's going - the reports so far sound like a nightmare I am better the first days after you left I utterly collapsed "
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "You sounded so cheerful on the telephone Alexander has a cold but a minor one Burtie sold his third story "
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: " I really never expected to be fifty-five hope your depression is all over
Lukas Foss and ? to Leonard Bernstein, 1980 notes written to Bernstein...
excerpt: "you're a. of A. is as young and fresh as ever "
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "I've begun to really miss you I'm much better, though the cold stick hangs on "
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "Such a nice letter...Something is terribly the matter with my eyes - they hurt "
Lukas Foss and ? to Leonard Bernstein, 1980 notes written to Bernstein...
excerpt: "you're a. of A. is as young and fresh as ever "
Löwenritter 1. T. German. Public domain libretto, Library of Congress
nach der Geschichte des Herrn Spiess für die Marinellische Schaubühne von Karl Friedrich Hensler ; die Musik ist von Herrn Ferdinand Kauer, Musik-Direktor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Proje... More
Löwenritter 1. T. German. Public domain libretto, Library of Congress
nach der Geschichte des Herrn Spiess für die Marinellische Schaubühne von Karl Friedrich Hensler ; die Musik ist von Herrn Ferdinand Kauer, Musik-Direktor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Proje... More
Löwenritter 1. T. German. Public domain libretto, Library of Congress
nach der Geschichte des Herrn Spiess für die Marinellische Schaubühne von Karl Friedrich Hensler ; die Musik ist von Herrn Ferdinand Kauer, Musik-Direktor. (statement of responsibility) U.S. RISM Libretto Proje... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "This from the Governor's Suite overlooking Raleigh..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "This from the Governor's Suite overlooking Raleigh..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, July 25, 1944
excerpt: "I am sending you...a few notes on your birthday, which form a small sketch for the piece I hope soon to have for you." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 29, 1948
excerpt: "[Vienna's] the first time it ever took me 3 rehearsals to overcome the natural hostility of an orchestra...I was furious at the Times announcement that I had accepted the C[ity] C[enter]...What will P... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 2, 1967
excerpt: "The Florence orchestra is quite mediocre...it was an intense struggle to get them to play well...Finzi must not send me to such orchestras...I can't wait to get to solid, over-organized Vienna!" From:... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Felicia Bernstein, August 3, 1957
excerpt: "I signed the Philharmonic contract...We ran through [West Side Story] for the first time, & the problems are many, varied, overwhelming; but we've got a show there, & just possibly a great one." From:... More
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, December 9, 1938
excerpt: "Don't make the mistake of thinking that just because a Gilbert used Negro material, there was therefore nothing American about it...Composing in this country is still pretty young..." From: Correspond... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 1, 1940
excerpt: "Need I tell you how thrilled I am over the publication of your transcription of 'El Salon Mexico'?...I'm reminded of the times -- years ago it seems -- when you would play me some of your arrangements... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 16, 1952
excerpt: "[Rosario] Mazzeo thinks your festival will be an exciting project..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Gail Kelvin, October 23, 1944
excerpt: "...for the Anti-Fascist Refugee work is one of the causes in which I am most deeply interested." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, August 24, 19...
excerpt: "The final concert last night was a triumph, with a stamping, screaming ovation. I never conducted better." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 7, 1947
excerpt: "On the Harms advance -- I would like to have a look-see into my financial situation before going into new debt to Starr." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 28, 1978
excerpt: "Tomorrow is the live TV broadcast [of Fidelio]--I pray it will go well." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 3, 1953
excerpt: "[Paris is] a glorious city: and really, I must conduct there one day...Israel is like coming home again...I am to dedicate the Ein-Gev auditorium with a concert on the 13th...I've been considering th... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 10, 1944
excerpt: "Rehearsal today was grand -- first time I've heard it with a symphony orchestra. The men love it, and play it wonderfully. Premiere tonight." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 27, 1953
excerpt: "...the idea of seeing him conduct opera at the Scala is exciting to say the least...What a difficult decision it has been not to see Jamie for another month when I long for her so!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1947
excerpt: "I distinctly got the impression that everybody prefers Music por el Teatro to El Salon down here." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 28, ...
excerpt: "[Abbe's] idea for you to donate one of your manuscripts to the Library of Congress is an interesting one...If you're going to do this opera [BOY DAVID] I hope that all of the negotiations can be compl... More
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 3, 1958
excerpt: "...we are truly homesick and Lenny needs a rest so badly!...We are not going to Sao Paolo--Mitrpoulos will take over so we go straight back to B.A. on Saturday and then rejoin the orchestra in Rio." F... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 2, 1952
excerpt: "Dr. Sachar wanted to find out where we stand on all the Festival plans and we went over all of them in detail." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, July 21, 1955
excerpt: "Remember before the concert you complained that you were nervous and that you were not prepared." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, April 1941
excerpt: "It just doesn't make any sense to be writing about the works of one R. Sessions in this atmosphere." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "I get very depressed at times with the orchestra--sometimes to the point of withdrawing from the tour. The orchestra just isn't good enough..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "...utterly charming idea. But you'd better bring plenty to do because it's very dull here." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 3, 1957
excerpt: "The 'grand opening' has come and gone and the Fredric R. Mann Auditorium is a working concern..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 16, ...
excerpt: "Bornoff's feelings are that it it is too late now to organize a Kouss. festival in Paris for the coming spring..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1941
excerpt: "...I think that a man needs the companionship of a woman to help him in life. It seems to me that K. could be so much for you -- she is a real person." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, July 22, 1985
excerpt: "No teacher has ever had (as far as I know) the great experience of watching a pupil grow, and being close to him through all the years..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "...tell Michael that next week I'm doing his Bizet Symphony in C -- a Ballet in C, as I've come to think of it." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
From: Correspondence Series
The Saratoga lancers - Public domain American sheet music 1870-1885
From: Music Copyright Deposits, 1870-1885 (Microfilm M 3500) Also available through the Library of Congress Web Site as facsimile page images. (additional physical form)
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 26, 1940
excerpt: "Kouss. seems to like me more all the time. He now wants me to study with him this winter in Boston. He said today that I will certainly be the greatest(!) conductor, if only I will work hard 3 years... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 27, 1940
excerpt: "Reiner & conducting are fine: & we had the most exciting broadcast last night..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, April 26, 1950
excerpt: "...I would marry [Felicia] tomorrow...how through I am with the conductor-performer life (except where it really matters) and how ready I am for inner living, which means composing and Felicia." From:... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Shirley Bernstein, April 21, 1972
excerpt: "I want to write music. I've had Vienna. I think I've had performing. Spring is not here, and all is somewhat sad, foolish, exaggerated." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, July 28, 1960
excerpt: "The only thing I don't want is to be presented as grandpa for the kiddies...you might consider...a selection of songs from the Old American Songs...Warfield does them wonderfully...Luciano Berio who i... More
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, October 18, 1948
excerpt: "...finished my Clarinet Concerto...Tried it over for Benny [Goodman]...Seems I wrote the last page too high...Me and Mrs. Reis are cooking up a big bang-up Carnegie Hall anniversary affair...I can't i... More
Letter from Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, 1946
excerpt: "These are the cuts in the Faust Symphony as dictated to me by Sergei Alexandrovich:..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, 1946
excerpt: "These are the cuts in the Faust Symphony as dictated to me by Sergei Alexandrovich:..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 24, ...
excerpt: "I am amazed that you had not heard from the Brandeis faculty...Interested to know that you have been officially invited back to Tanglewood to head the conducting dep't and conduct in the Festival." Fr... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, October 26, 1940
excerpt: "I think I have a good suggestion, also about that name changing, if you are really forced to face it." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, January 12, 1948
excerpt: "I have been giving a great deal of thought to the Palestine trip and I have finally decided not to take it...But I do hope that you will not cancel your trip." From: Correspondence Series
