Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1987
excerpt: "Thinking of you much and lovingly on the old Terra-Sancta--" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 27, 1951
excerpt: "Letter received thanks and love" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
excerpt: "That was a great performance Saturday, and I did enjoy it." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 28, 1961
excerpt: "I adored your note detailing the scene in traffic court." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 11, 1965
excerpt: "Rome sunny and beautiful..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 1, 1969
excerpt: "Rome is enchanting all goes well Cohen arrives Monday..." From: Correspondence Series
William Howard Schuman to Helen Coates, December 10, 1981 with Bernste...
excerpt: "Please tell the darling maestro that all his pals at the Colony greatly appreciate his continuing generosity."
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, March 3, 1945
excerpt: "Aaron was here this morning to rehearse his violin Sonata with Louis Kaufman told me the Festival in Paris is now set for June 12 to June 26 "
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, March 6, 1945
excerpt: " loved your letter, especially the poems...William Franklin's manager phoned today to learn more about the Gershwin Program...
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 3, 1946
excerpt: " thankful for your good sense and judgement in giving yourself these next few months in which to test your feelings and needs .sorry that you had such a tiring and miserable trip to Cincinnati "
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 28, 1947
excerpt: " long wait between your cable from Cairo on May 12th to your letter form Prague which arrived yesterday most exciting news in your letter was your meeting with Shostakovitch "
Helen Coates to David Diamond, May 25, 1949
The David Diamond Collection
Helen Coates with Jamie Bernstein in Central Park, 1955
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Helen Coates to Verna Fine, October 12, 1962
The Irving Fine Collection
Helen Coates to Verna Fine, September 28, 1962
The Irving Fine Collection
Helen Coates to Verna Fine, March 10, 1964
The Irving Fine Collection
Helen Coates to Verna Fine, April 23, 1964
The Irving Fine Collection
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 3, 1965
excerpt: "The [Chichester] Psalms went off well, in spite of a shockingly small amount of rehearsal. The choirs were a delight: they had everything down pat, but the orchestra was swimming in the open sea." F... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 25, 1945
excerpt: "...I did forget to leave the cancelled ticket with you for redemption..." From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 28, 1947
excerpt: " long wait between your cable from Cairo on May 12th to your letter form Prague which arrived yesterday most exciting news in your letter was your meeting with Shostakovitch "
Helen Coates to David Diamond, May 25, 1949
The David Diamond Collection
Helen Coates to Verna and Irving Fine, January 22, 1949
The Irving Fine Collection
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 25, 1955
excerpt: "...[David Brooks] says it seems almost sure that [Trouble in Tahiti] will be done in N.Y...Felicia told me the other day that the baby is due between June 15 and 20..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 20, 1955
excerpt: "...[John Latouche] said he had heard a lot of the music of CANDIDE and loved it.. He said he didn't like 'all the words,' but he liked some of them...[Lukas Foss] had heard at NOAC that you will be do... More
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 16, 1950
excerpt: " thoughtful of you to cable me for my arrival here loved your "welcome to Israel" hope that one of the ideas for the theatre or films is working out."
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 8, 1952
excerpt: "Notes on the General Plan...of the Creative Arts Festival [at Brandeis]" From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Irving Fine, March 21, 1952
The Irving Fine Collection
Helen Coates to Verna Fine, February 3, 1963
The Irving Fine Collection
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 3, 1965
excerpt: "The [Chichester] Psalms went off well, in spite of a shockingly small amount of rehearsal. The choirs were a delight: they had everything down pat, but the orchestra was swimming in the open sea." F... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 3, 1945
excerpt: "...and even spending a long time with Rubinstein and Piatigorsky wasn't great compensation." From: Correspondence Series
Helen Coates to Verna Fine, November 1962
The Irving Fine Collection
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 14, 1949
excerpt: "...peaceful enough to orchestrate like mad (page 67 already!))...Also, Reiner has left a trail of hostility against me in the orchestra and around it..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 16, 1948
excerpt: "Milan was a real triumph; screaming audience & raving critics. They call me 'the other Leonardo'..." From: Correspondence Series
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 Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 27, 1951
excerpt: "Enclosed at last is the power of attorney you asked for..." 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 Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1972
excerpt: "Much much love..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 2, 1965
excerpt: "...T'wood was a wonderfully exhilerating rejuvenation!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, March 1, 1955
excerpt: "I finally succeeded in getting a reservation for Felicia on the ANDREA DORIA, sailing March 3rd." 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 Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, March 1, 1955
excerpt: "...[Wonderful Town] was a hit...Sonnambula is postponed again..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 11, 1948
excerpt: "The Munich concert was the greatest success...Especially because I had three obstacles to overcome -- youth, Americanism & Jewishness...It means so much...since music is the German's last stand in the... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 9, 1933
excerpt: "...have discussed the matter of lessons this year with my father. He thinks it best that I do not start studying until we move to Newton..." From: Correspondence Series
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 Helen Coates, November 5, 1978
excerpt: "I've gotten through the long arduous stretch in Israel almost intact...I'm now halfway through the Vienna struggle: it goes well enough, I suppose, but it's not the fun it used to be." From: Correspo... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 16, 1953
excerpt: "The concerts go well--though Prokofieff 5th 7 times is a bit thick...The MCA contract business sounds horrible...I worry about what you live on. Why don't you take your 15% now of the Rio money?" Fro... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 14, 1955
excerpt: "I think Aaron's new piece, with chorus, provided you like the score, would be a wonderful closing number for [the Hollywood Festival] concert." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 3, 1943
excerpt: "Kouss.' verdict was all bravos for the Copland, Brahms & boogie; but he thought the Bach was too romantic, the Chopin too heavy, the Liszt too something else." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 13, 1950
excerpt: "...the Mahler was a sensation of Amsterdam...The Age [of Anxiety] went well last night..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 10, 1958
excerpt: "This is the city where we cross with Nixon; and I've just finished a huge press conference with him; he was very nice indeed to me, introduced me to all the reporters, recalled our last meeting in Hol... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 9, 1946
excerpt: "This is the greatest day in Czech history." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1984
excerpt: "Can you believe the forty-first year?! And yet, here we are, younger than ever, and filled with love. Congratulations to us!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 31, 1967
excerpt: "Arriving Friday as scheduled..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 14, 1951
excerpt: "Marriage is the experience of all time, combining the extremes...I have started a piano sonata, probably in defense against actually FINISHING the little opera...[Merce Cunningham] would also be THE I... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 23, 1959
excerpt: "The triumphs keep adding up. Last night the Munichens went wild over Mozart & Brahms to an extent I wouldn't have believed possible...I firmly believe we've made more friends for America than can be ... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, January 15, 1...
excerpt: "...I received the wonderful news that you (PLURAL) are pregnant...[John Mehegan] feels the Jazz Symposium is very important...Marc [Blitzstein's] version of the Threepenny Opera...I am amazed that you... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 18, 1971
excerpt: "The Paris concerts went gloriously, finally, in spite of all kinds of problems: 1) my usual Parisian diarrhea, really bad this time..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 5, 1...
excerpt: "`We [DeKoos] are very pleased to [take over Mr. Bernstein's representation for the whole of Europe, with the exception of Italy]...[Lillian Hellman] said she had an idea that had been nagging her for ... More
Letter from Sam Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "...September 18th and 19th is the Jewish New Year and an important holiday. Will your mark your calendar for these dates as a reminder for Lenny to endeavor to be home in Sharon." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 6, 1958
excerpt: "I think Columbia is on its way to democracy. The only problem is the altitude, which makes the concerts very difficult to do..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1946
excerpt: [New Years card] From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 18, 1940
excerpt: "I've already conducted my first concert! The piece was the longest, most difficult of the program, besides, significantly enough, being a modern American work -- Randall Thompson's 2nd Symphony." Fro... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 17, 1939
excerpt: "As to conducting, it looks like a long uphill climb, but I proceed nothing daunted, despite all the venemous attacks I hear on all sides against Mr. Reiner..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 20, 1951
excerpt: "The concerts have been magnificent, and a real shot in the arm to me in this last tiring period. I find that conducting can still be a joy, with an orchestra like this, and with programs I like to pl... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 24, 1945
excerpt: "I am beseiged with plans for composition -- a song for Tourel, a piece for Kouss. -- a strange desire to write 'Bye Bye Jackie'." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein & Children to Helen Coates, Ju...
excerpt: "Something for the new abode--much love and Happy Birthday!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard & Felicia Bernstein & Children to Helen Coates, Ju...
excerpt: "Something for the new abode--much love and Happy Birthday!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 19, 1957
excerpt: "The happiest of all birthdays to my dear Helen" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 1, 1986
excerpt: "I was, indeed, wonderfully blessed when you came into my life." 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 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, February 10, 1945
excerpt: "Doesn't this beat them all?" 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."
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, 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, 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, May 23, 1955
excerpt: "The concerts in Trieste and Florence have been successes of the old-fashioned kind, reminding me of the great days...Also I am a little worried about the IPO tour: there doesn't seem to be enough tim... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1985
excerpt: "This is all more unbelievable than I ever imagined." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Felicia Bernstein, November 13, 1951
excerpt: "I know what it must mean to you to such a friend in Martha [Gellhorn]." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, May 23, 1955
excerpt: "...you are the proud owners of a CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE...I asked [Dick Barr] if they expected [Trouble in Tahiti] to run, and he said they were hanging on." 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, May 10, 1955
excerpt: "Accept two weeks Washington but must have tow [sic] thousand per week" 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, April 1939
excerpt: "My profoundest apologies for the singleness of this ticket." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1959
excerpt: "Heartfelt thanks, as always, and much joy in 1960" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 1940
excerpt: [Program] 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, September 4, 1973
excerpt: "Plans changed have been persuaded to join family in Canaries..." 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, June 1969
excerpt: "Arriving Sunday 8th June..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, 1970
excerpt: "Picture from 9 years ago! (signed by Sigi & me)" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "...I can't find time for anything but a card in haste anymore." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 5, 1975
excerpt: "Thanks letter victory over tobacco please accept White House dinner.." From: Correspondence Series