Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 22, 1946
excerpt: "I'm toying with the notion of becoming engaged to Felicia...Kouss has me in circles. He wants me to marry immediately, he says movies are fine, 'but not now', whatever 'now' is, and he doesn't want m... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, June 17, 1946
excerpt: "First concert fine success despite bad program..." From: Correspondence Series
Bernstein with conductor Serge Koussevitzky after performance of The A...
From: Photographs Series Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, May 29, 1943
excerpt: "I hear rumors all the time about my coming connection with the Philharmonic...I still anticipate eagerly next year...conducting my symphony with the Boston orchestra...I go on doing my horrible chores... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, September 1940
excerpt: "This summer to me was beauty...these last six weeks have been the happiest and most productive of my life...Seeing in you my own concepts matured is a challenge to me which I hope to fulfill in your g... More
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Bernstein with Serge Koussevitzky and composer Lukas Foss celebrating ...
From: Photographs Series Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, December 31, 1946
excerpt: "Glad to receive your letter my heart wishes go to you for success and happiness..." From: Correspondence Series
Bernstein with conductor Serge Koussevitzky after performance of The A...
From: Photographs Series Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 22, 1946
excerpt: "I'm toying with the notion of becoming engaged to Felicia...Kouss has me in circles. He wants me to marry immediately, he says movies are fine, 'but not now', whatever 'now' is, and he doesn't want m... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, 1943
excerpt: "Don't you think it might be a wonderful idea to have Jenny Tourel to sing the Soprano Solo in my Symphony?" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, January 6, 1947
excerpt: "I thought you would be pleased with the enclosed review from the Cincinnati Times-Star." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, November 9, 1955
excerpt: "Wishing great success your opening concert..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, 1944
excerpt: "...it would be truly wonderful to be able to see you while I am in Boston for the Pops program." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, January 25, 1952
excerpt: "[Blitzstein] felt [he] should know more about the festival and your ideas and plans for it...[Olga Koussevitzky] was quite upset about your idea of doing the Schoenberg and Kirchner pieces..." From: C... More
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 6, 1946
excerpt: "Felicia is wonderful and very happy...Lester [Cowan] and I have been discussing the picture...I spoke to Kouss today in Chicago and he tells me that the orchestra broadcasts will be sponsored beginnin... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, October 29, 1948
excerpt: "...the greatest being special concerts for soldiers, Never could you imagine so intelligent and cultured and music-loving an army...with machine-guns outside accompanying our performances of Beethoven... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, 1941
excerpt: "...in the face of the world situation [this summer] appears as the last bright spot before an unknown abyss." 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
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, December 23, 1946
excerpt: "...you stubbornly insisted on the performance of your own composition...do you think that your composition is worthy of the Boston Symphony Orchestra...do you believe that your influence is so great i... More
Bernstein conducts Stravinsky's L'histoire du Soldat at an informal Ta...
From: Photographs Series Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Serge Koussevitzky to whom it may concern, 1942
excerpt: "I can recommend Leonard Bernstein for a position as conductor"
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, October 8, 1945
excerpt: "My heartiest wishes are with you tonight" From: Correspondence Series
John G.W. Mahanna to Olga Koussevitzky, December 16, 1953
excerpt: "Missing from our files on Dr. Koussevitzky song Lenny Bernstein wrote "The Koussevitzky Blues "
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, September 1943
excerpt: "I finally had my talk with Judson and Zirato this morning...there is apparently to be no contract...I am to receive $125 a week...until I have proved myself to the Philharmonic and to the public I hav... More
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, September 20, 1939
excerpt: "I'm off to Saratoga Springs to see Koussie." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 16, 1940
excerpt: "Reiner was furious (at Koussevitzky). I've hear the word ethics until I become immune to it. Thompson was the conciliator, & he's a genius at it." From: Correspondence Series
Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, August 18, 1954
excerpt: "...will you come to N.Y. at the end of this month before leaving for Venice?"
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, September 30, 194...
excerpt: "...don't you think it would be nice for me to attempt the organization of a young orchestra?...if you liked the idea, we might even establish it as a kind of training or feeding orchestra for the Bost... More
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, June 1944
excerpt: "I am off to Chicago this week to begin my summer tour...DId you know I was having Lukas conduct for me when I play the Ravel Concerto this summer?" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, January 28, 1944
excerpt: "I am excited beyond words at hearing my symphony...it feels wonderful to have the Philharmonic really dependent on me." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, 1942
excerpt: "Many, many thanks for...my nomination for the Ditson award. I have just received notice that I am a candidate..." From: Correspondence Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, December 8, 1944
excerpt: "Most happy to have you come opening night..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "[Koussevitzky] told me he is convinced I have a wonderful gift, & he is already making me a great conductor." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, September 30, 194...
excerpt: "...don't you think it would be nice for me to attempt the organization of a young orchestra?...if you liked the idea, we might even establish it as a kind of training or feeding orchestra for the Bost... More
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Sam & Jennie Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "[Koussevitzky] told me he is convinced I have a wonderful gift, & he is already making me a great conductor." From: Correspondence Series
Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, n.d.
excerpt: "...I am filled with a sense of wonder at the great insight that has flowed from you to me...something which has freed me and given me welcome bondage Bas Prospero to Ariel." From: Correspondence Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
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 Serge Koussevitzky, n.d.
excerpt: "...I cannot be given a responsible position while there is the probability of my being suddenly taken away from it by the army." From: Correspondence Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [typescript, re: 10/4, 1...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, March 1943
excerpt: "The Judson office has told me today that Rodzinski is interested in me, and in fact has some plans for my conducting the Philharmonic next year." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, May 27, 1951
excerpt: "But only one scene remains unwritten [for Trouble in Tahiti]...You frightened the life out of me with your paragraph about Kouss' ill health...I cannot imagine how the story of my impending marriage g... More
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology 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
Bernstein with Serge Koussevitzky at Tanglewood. (Music Division)
From: Photographs Series Public domain photograph related to music, performing arts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
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 Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, April 19, 1951
excerpt: "I want a little rest from being a professional Jew...in case [Koussevitzky] should find himself not well enough at the beginning of Tanglewood season, the whole thing would devolve upon my shoulders..... More
Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, 1963
excerpt: " you brought so much joy, and hope to S[erge] "
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology 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 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
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...
From: General Writings Chronology 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 Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
From: Correspondence Series
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 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
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [typescript...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, December 27, 1946
excerpt: "Is there an evil element in my nature that makes me do and say immoral things?...I never meant to suggest that Thor's appointment had anything to do with my recommendation...I am happy to play only wh... More
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 Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, December 8, 1944
excerpt: "Cannot possibly come to performance Thursday 14th...but would gladly attend opening night Wednesday..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, June 6, 1945
excerpt: "Accept with pleasure to serve as honorary chairman Gershwin memorial" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, June 1945
excerpt: "Just a word from Mexico..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, September 6, 1943
excerpt: "I was glad...to learn of your talk with Judson and Zirato...the main thing for you is to do your job and show your real worth." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, n.d.
excerpt: "I plan to spend the weekend of the 23rd with Kouss up in Lenox, and then come down to Boston for rehearsals..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, October 16, 1940
excerpt: "Reiner was furious (at Koussevitzky). I've hear the word ethics until I become immune to it. Thompson was the conciliator, & he's a genius at it." From: Correspondence 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
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Untitled typescript with emendation...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, August 24, 1942
excerpt: "I played [Koussevitzky] recordings of Lincoln, and he seemed really moved. Said it was a piece that would 'make history', whatever that means." From: Correspondence Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series
Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...
From: General Writings Chronology Series