Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 12, 1933
excerpt: "Added to your pride in me: I am almost positive that I am to do my concerto with Sevitzky's Young musicians' orchestra. From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 29, 1933
excerpt: "I have created quite a stir with the piano, and am even giving musicales." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 21, 1934
excerpt: "Would you please advise me by immediate mail whether to play modern, alternate or classical program." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 2, 1934
excerpt: "I am having a wonderful time here in Atlantic City." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 11, 1937
excerpt: "I cannot tell you often enough how great a debt I owe to you for the fine foundation and musical (and extra-musical) inspiration you gave me..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1937
excerpt: "I'm having a splendid time here at camp..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 1, 1940
excerpt: "Copland tells me that Kouss. is expecting one of his students to conduct Randall Thompson's Symphony no.2 the very first week, and that he has mentioned my name as the first possibility." From: Corres... more
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 20, 1942
excerpt: "...in a rushed moment. Will write very soon" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 10, 1941
excerpt: "Last Saturday I lost one of my best friends -- Alfred Eisner." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 6, 1943
excerpt: "I did omit to get the Post (which criticized my wit, favorably, but made no mention of the performance)." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 13, 1943
excerpt: "This publicity business is really getting fantastic. Every N.Y. paper had it on Thurs.,...I've just taken a fine apartment in Carnegie Hall." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 21, 1943
excerpt: "Here's more: I'm really getting to like this idea--" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 23, 1943
excerpt: "For the record" [with Town Hall program] From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 4, 1944
excerpt: "There's a Steinway here, and nobody's home all day, so I've been working on the show." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 4, 1944
excerpt: "The performance [of `Fancy Free'] was awful -- no rehearsal time to speak of -- but everyone liked it." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1944
excerpt: "We are leaving for Chicago July 1,..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 18, 1944
excerpt: "I think we should call a halt on the AYO affair, by saying that my dates have been filled. Don't give Schatz the reasons you gave me -- just say I'm busy." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 3, 1944
excerpt: "...hold option on apartment until I get back..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 24, 1944
excerpt: "Everything fine and tired and gay" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 9, 1944
excerpt: "...I have a concert in the [Hollywood] Bowl Aug. 26? Rodzinsky cancelled a date (God again); and Oscar Levant is soloist." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1, 1944
excerpt: "Arrived safely staying with friends..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 31, 1945
excerpt: "I can't speak a word, but I'm happy" From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 6, 1945
excerpt: "You're all set for Cincinnati on Jan. 26 and 27 I hope the rehearsals are going wonderfully "
Helen Coates to Irving Fine, January 12, 1945
The Irving Fine Collection
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 8, 1945
excerpt: "Ok for AYD dinner but only for presentation..." From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 3, 1945
excerpt: "You will have had at least one letter from Seymour he promised to write you often I've tried to get Aaron today, but no luck."
Irving Fine to Helen Coates, January 15, 1945
excerpt: "I shall be very grateful to you for the music which you have promised to send...I am afraid that would seem rather ridiculous to do an article on Lennie on the basis of three relatively slight, though... more
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 Helen Coates, January 31, 1945
excerpt: "...the orchestra is fine, works very responsively." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 22, 1945
excerpt: "Please wire collect biographical story and dope on Fancy Free to...San Francisco...for program notes" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 28, 1945
excerpt: "Could you reserve two tickets for Artur Rubenstein (for `On the Town', Natch)..." From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Irving Fine, January 19, 1945
The Irving Fine Collection
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 24, 1945
excerpt: "How's the apartment? I can't wait." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 3, 1945
excerpt: "Leaving Fleischer decision in your hands am inclined not to favor..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 10, 1945
excerpt: "Doesn't this beat them all?" From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 26, 1945
excerpt: " I'm FURIOUS, too I wrote them very definitely that you would arrive on Sunday morning I was assuming your room would await you "
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 4, 1945
excerpt: "I called Dick Gilbert and found that the records he has heard are ones made from the original takes NOT the TEST pressings can't begin to tell you how your orchestra and audience misses you "
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1946
From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 18, 1946
excerpt: "Arriving TWA 1230 tuesday afternoon Prague marvelous success" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 30, 1946
excerpt: "Arrived safely magnificent weather and luxury..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 20, 1946
excerpt: "Flight delayed home wednesday inform NBC damn" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 7, 1946
excerpt: "Off to Prague everything beautiful despite bad cold" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 4, 1946
excerpt: "Four programs as follows first Portsmouth Point Appalachian Spring Shostakovich fifth second program Haydn 102 and Faust third program..." From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 13, 1946
excerpt: " I have taken care of all the requests you mentioned I don't think any hitch can happen in connection with Shirley's trip with you she can get a French visa without difficulty this year "
Helen Coates to Verna Fine, March 3, 1947
The Irving Fine Collection
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1947
excerpt: "Greatest success of my life..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 18, 1947
excerpt: "Greatest success yet..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 9, 1947
excerpt: "Be sure that Rochester receives the same parts of Shostakovich that I used in September with indications for reduced brass..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 4, 1947
excerpt: "The orchestra was hard to pull out of their slough, but I think we will have a good concert -- if I can play well...have Werner as concertmaster on FacFac [Facsimile]. Also Dave on clarinet, and espe... more
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 12, 1947
excerpt: "Paris Brussels wonderful successes...replacing Milstein tonight with Ravel..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 1948
excerpt: "You did awfully well on the Signet-Zionist row." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 31, 1948
excerpt: "Call me..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 24, 1948
excerpt: "...call Haftel with highest recommendation for Fromme first trombone" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 19, 1948
excerpt: "All well registration included..." 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 Helen Coates, January 6, 1948
excerpt: "Have canceled Mexico...decision on Europe will wait..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 29, 1948
excerpt: "...inquire Palphiloric [sic] about Mahler we much [sic] bring material..." From: Correspondence Series
Joseph Block to Helen Coates, May 17, 1949
excerpt: " I will be happy to come to play for Mr. Bernstein on Thursday, 26 May, at 5:00pm."
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1949
excerpt: "Love and best wishes for many more happy birthdays..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, July 27, 1950
excerpt: "I am having about three weeks in this wonderful city..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 3, 1950
excerpt: "Four blankets at night thank God love to Ymosi [sic]..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 17, 1951
excerpt: "The orchestra is marvelous: the lecture went beautifully" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 25, 1951
excerpt: "Have just gotten installed." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 27, 1951
excerpt: "Letter received thanks and love" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 23, 1951
excerpt: "Suddenly remembered I haven't given you the tomespun yet." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, November 27, ...
excerpt: "I wrote you that Weisgal wanted my help in getting some music for the Weizman dinner on Nov. 29th..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 26, 1...
excerpt: "Have you corrected [the proofs of your new song] yet? When you do, send them to me and I will get them to Schirmer's..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 14, 1951
excerpt: "I guess we had better say no to the Latin American tour...I know nothing about working with Lillian H., but I would of course love to." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 5, 1952
excerpt: "Will you call Ralph Berkowitz and/or Tod at Symphony Hall and tell them that I have Ralph's letter and that I fervently hope that nothing will be definitely decided until I get to Boston and can discu... more
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 22, 1952
excerpt: "Enclosed check from Chuck for 2 tickets for Festival." 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 Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 30, 1954
excerpt: "It's such a comfort to know you're there and in charge--" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 14, 1954
excerpt: "Each year I grow more grateful and appreciative of your great devotion." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 19, 1955
excerpt: "Love from wonderful Siena--" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 11, 1955
excerpt: "I do hope the rumors [Ving Hershon] hears are true and that you will get an Academy Award." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 10, 1955
excerpt: "Accept two weeks Washington but must have tow [sic] thousand per week" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1957
excerpt: "Happy and well magnificent weather charming hotel" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 29, 1958
excerpt: "The opening at the Colon was a smash last night--" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 7, 1958
excerpt: "...I skipped the Sao Paolo concert completely, because I was sick--we had conspired to skip it anyway, with me playing sick...but then I really was sick, so Providence got me out of a lie.)" From: Cor... more
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 1, 1959
excerpt: "Sun Valley was lovely,..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 8, 1959
excerpt: "So sorry to have missed your departure." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 11, 1959
excerpt: "I'm coming to New York a few days earlier than planned..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 4, 1944
excerpt: "There was a slight mess here with the Ballet Theatre, but it's settled now" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 26, 1981
excerpt: "Pls find correction of previous telex:..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 14, 1960
excerpt: "I've found a good physical therapist who has helped, and who is giving me special exercises to do, which he thinks may prevent future attacks." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 7, 1955
excerpt: "MGM seems to be the company interested in [recording Trouble in Tahiti]. Columbia and RCA have turned it down..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 1960
excerpt: "I had to have Dr. Horso here fill out an insurance form for the Phil. to cover me on the tour." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "As far as I can figure out, I shall leave for the city of sin next Wednesday..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 21, 1960
excerpt: "...it all went very well and was enthusiastically received." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 12, 1955
excerpt: "Gave a Mozart program here last night...Blessed relief from opera!!" 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, November 26, 1943
excerpt: "I'm very happy, busy, & sick of the nonsense publicity." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 11, 1953
excerpt: "Gretest [sic] success yet letter follows love to all" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 4, 1967
excerpt: "Arrived tired safe happy call parents Shirley..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 1, 1959
excerpt: "The triumphs grow to such proportions as are unheard of in these parts--but they've already all begun to merge into one big black mass." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 4, 1973
excerpt: "Plans changed have been persuaded to join family in Canaries..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 23, ...
excerpt: "Safe sound miss Nina..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 27, 1968
excerpt: "Safe and sound correction not so sound but spring is in Vienna..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1955
excerpt: "Merry merry Xmas with love always" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 26, 1981
excerpt: "All goes well despite problems of schedule, singer, etc." From: Correspondence Series