Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 11, 1940
excerpt: "I have suddenly become the director of the Philadelphia People's Chorus...I have been asked to organize and conduct an all Negro Symphony Orchestra!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 11, 1955
excerpt: "I am now rehearsing the new cast for Boheme, which is glorious...I am not au courant of the jazz field at the moment...Munch cabbled me asking to make an enormous cut in the last movement [of the Sere... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 16, 1971
excerpt: "Life is not kind to me at the moment: I left Vienna a wreck...Very lonely...The orchestra is in fine form, but I'm not. I'm depressed most of the time, and longing to get home." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1956
excerpt: "Merry Christmas Dear Helen" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 4, 1951
excerpt: "...properly managed, thirty or forty thousand could produce a reasonable yearly income...This is brought about by the fact that I have become tremendously absorbed in my work, and now see years of exc... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 5, 1954
excerpt: "I still don't understand why you didn't tell me at once that you did not want De Koos to act as your European representative." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, August 3, 1962
excerpt: "The concerts [in Monaco] were enormously successful--the orchestra only so-so (how I appreciated my own N.Y. Phil.!)" 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 Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, November 14, 1940
excerpt: "It would be rather fun to go along with you to the recording." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1946
From: Correspondence Series
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 & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 20, 1958
excerpt: "First concert Santiago glorious triumph..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 1, 1966
excerpt: "...now Falstaff is over & recorded...I've been up to my ears in Das Lied von der Erde...Dieskau sings it like a god...And the public--I can't describe it to you: the greatest love affair I've ever ha... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 18, 1947
excerpt: "Safe in Paris visa problems staggering anything may happen what fun" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "Seems like the broadcast is off Saturday." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 9, 1951
excerpt: "WE ARE PREGNANT!...You know how I've always been a sucker for things that seem to happen as if directed by fate..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, November 1950
excerpt: "Also this one" 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, May 26, 1981
excerpt: "All goes well despite problems of schedule, singer, etc." 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 & Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 8, 1...
excerpt: "Premiere postponed tuesday night please advise parents..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 13, 1963
excerpt: "It has been an unbelievable experience we are all exhausted!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 1963
excerpt: "Merry Xmas!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 20, 1965
excerpt: "This check wishes you a happy and helathy New Year, and carries my loving thanks. 1966 will also bring you a richly deserved raise in salary..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 25, 1979
excerpt: "may tour birthday be as happy as the one you gave me." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, February 28, 1978
excerpt: "...The Concert of the Century (Carnegie Hall concert) won a Grammy award for best classical album of the year." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Felicia Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 7, 1963
excerpt: "It's all over. Mummy died tonight at 11:10. Thank God, it was such a long terrible thing." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, September 13, 1959
excerpt: "...however exciting Russia may have been--and it was!--there is a general oppressive feeling there, of being watched & followed & listened to, of drabness & monotony of thought...the peak of it all wa... More
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 Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 30, 1945
excerpt: "Keep your fingers crossed for Jeremiah. I've been collecting themes more than anything else these days...But the ideas keep hammering at me: a piano concerto, a ballet, songs for Tourel, the Kouss. ... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 7, 1958
excerpt: "It just occurred to me that the Stadium program is supposed to open with Villa Lobos. If this is so, could you get it changed to the Chavez Sinfonia India which is a much better & more brilliant piec... More
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 Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 25, 1984
excerpt: "As the years pass, I find myself less and less able to find the words to thank you, not only for your bountiful gift, but so much more for your wonderful friendship and loyalty to me." From: Correspon... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, January 21, 1...
excerpt: "[John Mehegan] says that bop is not representative of the whole field of jazz...Olga is apprehensive about the Berkshire Music Center...I got your letter of agreement (your contract) with Brandeis thi... More
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, March 4, 1945
excerpt: "There is still no trace of Hashkivenu. Please tell Dr. Putterman to pray for it, or he'll never get it...I find myself tempted by Jennie Tourel's voice again." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 18, 1951
excerpt: "Eddie Specter called me from Pitts. the other day to ask me (on the quiet) if I wanted the orchestra permanently next season...I keep trying to decide if I want an orchestra at all...Tell Adler that I... More
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 8, 1940
excerpt: "...Mother and I listened with rapt attention and great joy to your broadcast yesterday." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 1, 1945
excerpt: "[Arrived in Mexico]...then the Chavez concert...then the opera opens..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 26, 1...
excerpt: "The MCA contract business is being ironed out...I'm glad you have made your decision about taking your leave from Tanglewood next summer." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, February 21, 1949
excerpt: "The [Age of Anxiety] languishes on page 90 for want of paper..." From: Correspondence Series
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, 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, December 1956
excerpt: "Merry Christmas Dear Helen" 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
Be my mother till I die. By Elmer Ruan Coates. Sold by Johnson, No. 7 ...
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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 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, 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 Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, June 8, 1958
excerpt: "Staying Alvear Palace instead Plaza..." 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 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 Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 15, 1968
excerpt: "Rosenkavalier glorious public ecstatic 48 curtain calls..." 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
