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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 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 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

Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, July 27, 1940

excerpt: "It all sounds more and more wonderful and exciting...K's great interest and predictions for your future, his desire to have you study with him." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, April 25, 1947

excerpt: "If you ever wanted to be involved in a historical moment, this is it...Please don't be worried about me; the bombs fly, but the newspapers exaggerate." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Aaron Copland to Andre (?), September 3, 1942

excerpt: "In twenty years I have not met a young musician with more natural ability and real flair. His fort, as you know is conducting. I have heard Koussevitzky repeatedly say the most enthusiastic things o... More

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, August 1943

excerpt: "Thursday night I was deferred for all time from the army...[the doctor] assured me, 'nothing can interfere with your career.'" From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, October 11, 1947

excerpt: "I have arranged to come to Boston this coming Saturday evening in time for your concert..." From: Correspondence Series

Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, with Bernstein's response, No...

excerpt: "...authorize you select outstanding student conductor "

Serge Koussevitzky to United States Army, Medical Examiner, August 27,...

excerpt: "" I ask to protect this unique young talent for the sake of American musical art"

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, n.d.

excerpt: "...will I be able to see you and the doctor on Tuesday anytime?" From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, 1949

excerpt: "...impossible grant you leave of absence from Tanglewood this summer...I insist upon your presence..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Walter Hoving, n.d.

excerpt: "Because of the far-reaching scope of his talent, his fine musicianship, and excellent qualities as a pianist and composer, his ability to lead and work with others...I feel he would be of real service... More

Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Aubrey Williams, August 18, 1941

excerpt: "May I bring to your attention the name of Leonard Bernstein, one of the most gifted students of my conducting class at the Berkshire Music Center?" From: Correspondence Series

Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, May 04, 1950

excerpt: "Sergei Al got over his cough, and electrified the orchestra & audience like to have the title of the Book on Einstein that you mentioned "

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, January 29, 1948

excerpt: "The concerts have gone beautifully, with the exception of the two broadcasts...The Shapero symphony is a marvel." 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

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

Young People's Concerts Scripts: A Tribute to Teachers pencil on yello...

From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series

Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...

From: General Writings Chronology Series

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 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

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

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, December 5, 1941

excerpt: "Leonard Bernstein announces the opening of his studio for the teaching of piano and musical analysis..." From: Correspondence Series

Mrs. Edward Bok to Serge Koussevitzky, September 25, 1941

excerpt: " see if something can be done "

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, October 7, 1941

excerpt: "The doctor who deferred me (in case Dr. K. is serious about writing him)..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, March 4, 1944

excerpt: "It has been more than a joy for me to have you conduct your Symphony with my orchestra..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, June 29, 1946

excerpt: "Cheers and blessings for reopening of Tanglewood..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, October 17, 1946

excerpt: "Have talked to Judd agreed to leave matter to your judgment" From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, 1946

excerpt: "I shall not come to Boston with the City Symphony, unless there is a desperate emergency about finding a substitute." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, October 1943

excerpt: "The concert's, I hear, are the gods' own music. I wish I could be there to hear them." From: Correspondence 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

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, 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 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, March 6, 1951

excerpt: "Due to the accident of Kouss's illness (he's still in hospital in San Fran) I'm conducting here...The L.A. concerts have been a triumph == & last night we turned away 1,000 people..." From: Correspond... More

Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 23, 1...

excerpt: "Eleazer wrote with great enthusiasm about your visit and your concerts, and said you had the biggest success had there since Kouss' visit...I doubted whether you would be interested in SARATOGA TRUNK,... More

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

Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: [Untitled] [pencil on yellow legal ...

From: General Writings Chronology Series

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 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

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 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 Serge Koussevitzky, December 27, 1946

Letter from Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, 1941

excerpt: "Heinshimer says Koss is doing Quiet City this week...If true, please tell him that there is a terrible mistake in the printed score at No. 7..." From: Correspondence Series

Sam Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, May 19, 1946

excerpt: "Bernstein conducted magnificently "

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, October 10, 1947

excerpt: "Best wishes for this and many more happy seasons..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, November 10, 1948

excerpt: "Deeply moved your letter authorize you select outstanding student conductor..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, November 1942

excerpt: "As you may have already discovered...I did not win the contest." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, September 23, 1952

excerpt: "Thank you for your sweet and warm words of sympathy..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, September 23, 1962

excerpt: "Congratulations..." 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

Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Aubrey Williams, August 18, 1941

excerpt: "May I bring to your attention the name of Leonard Bernstein, one of the most gifted students of my conducting class at the Berkshire Music Center?" 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

Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...

From: General Writings Chronology Series

Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...

From: General Writings Chronology Series

Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...

From: General Writings Chronology Series

Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, January 21, 1...

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, July 26, 1940

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

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

Letter from Olga Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, July 13, 1965

excerpt: "I am receiving lovely messages for the occasion and hope to receive one from you" 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

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 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

Serge Koussevitzky to Horace Johnson, November 9, 1941

excerpt: "May I recommend Leonard Bernstein"

Gail Kelvin to Serge Koussevitzky, October 25, 1944

excerpt: "I have just spoken with your Secretary concerning this extremely unfortunate mistake I am writing to ask you please to reconsider."

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, December 4, 1944

excerpt: "...what a great honor and joy it was to conduct your magnificent orchestra...I would like to invite you...to be my guests at a performance of 'On the Town'..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, January 2, 1947

excerpt: "...the most exciting news of all that I have become engaged to a wonderful girl from South America named Felica Montealegre." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Olga Koussevitzky, July 15, 1944

excerpt: "...this young soldier, who is also a composer, had sent a score of his to your uncle. If he could even glance at the score..." From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, January 29, 1948

excerpt: "The concerts have gone beautifully, with the exception of the two broadcasts...The Shapero symphony is a marvel." 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

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

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 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 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 Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, October 23, 1...

Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...

From: General Writings Chronology Series

Thursday Evening Previews Scripts: Copland in the Twenties [pencil on ...

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 Shirley Bernstein, April 18, 1950

excerpt: "Hurok flew into Rome yesterday & we had a big meeting with Kouss...The tour is settled, & as usual, I get the sh-- end of the stick. Viva Kouss!" From: Correspondence Series

Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, October 1945

excerpt: "...we had an enormous succes...I never expected that we would be able, after one week of being together, and with a consistently young orchestra, to give a concert of such beauty and clarity." From: C... More

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

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