Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, May 25, 1956
The David Diamond Collection
Holiday card. Photographer unidentified. (Music Division)
From: Photographs Series Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
William Howard Schuman and Frankie Schuman to Leonard Bernstein, May 1...
excerpt: "Forty years is a long time and that is how long we've known each other you are living in agony right now and because we are not part of the family scene, we've kept our distance."
Wonderful town : Miscellaneous sketches
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Wonderful town : Miscellaneous sketches
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Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: " I can't go to sleep feeling particularly lonely tonight this job has been a wonderful stroke of luck for me "
"David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, March 12, 1990"
excerpt: "I received an invitation from Professor Resel of the Wiener Philharmoniker and hope I can make it when will we meet "
David Oppenheim to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: " last few months haven't been terribly significant to me nothing unusual or surprising. "
A London Haggadah poem à la Lewis Carroll, 194849
Public domain scan of a poetry manuscript, poem, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Leonard Bernstein to David Oppenheim, April 19, 1947
The David Oppenheim Collection
Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, July 12, 1943
The Mildred Spiegel Zucker Collection
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, April 17
excerpt: "Madeline arrived today were you smuggled across Egypt, or did the Pharaohs relent I'm having a party for Madeline Saturday night..."
Leonard and Felicia Bernstein in Jerusalem, 1953
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Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. Ann Arbor, MI, September, 1967
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Last concert in tour with Palestine Philharmonic - at Ein Harod settle...
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Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. 30. Feb. 12, 1959-May 2, 1959
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 18.
Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 30th
excerpt: "Morty Baum called the other day & asked to see me to talk about the possibility of reforming the Symphony took me to the first performance of Aida have you heard that Daddy has shingles?"
Leonard Bernstein to Irving Fine, May 29, 1958
The Irving Fine Collection
Sonata-form: 1938 poem, Harvard, 1938
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Leonard Bernstein, Israel, 1950
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David Oppenheim to Leonard Bernstein, May 15
excerpt: "This trip saw me lose a lot of my ambition and saw me 'accept my rejected self' wonderful news about the clarinet sonata "
David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, September 23, 1981
excerpt: "When Helen phoned to say you had acknowledged my Birthday piece on Labor Day, and sent it to the Empire I flipped I haven't lived there in two years I flew over, and read with joy I thank you!"
Lukas Foss to Leonard Bernstein, September 12, 1961
excerpt: "A young L.A. composer, Fred Myrow, age 22-is terribly eager to meet you. He is on his way to Europe, will be in N.Y .he is a brilliant talent."
Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, August 17, 1953
The David Diamond Collection
"Aaron Copland to Leonard Bernstein, n.d."
excerpt: "The piece came - and I've been sweating my whatchacallits off ever since trying to put it in shape. Your idea of a manuscript ""ready for the printer"" is to weep Was up Boston way and saw that screw... More
Full portrait in formal gown, 1956
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Young People's Concerts Scripts: Young Performers pencil on yellow leg...
From: Young People's Concerts Television Scripts Series
Irving Fine to Leonard Bernstein, August 3, 1957
excerpt: "Sonny S. mentioned his call from you today and asked me whether I had also heard from you anything further about the "Boston Composer" program you had thought you might do with the N.Y. Phil."
"Candide (1956) : Oh, happy we"
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Leonard Bernstein recording Mozart piano concerto w Vienna Philharmoni...
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Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, November 29, 1951
The Mildred Spiegel Zucker Collection
Felicia Bernstein to Verna Fine, September 23, 1952
The Irving Fine Collection
Burton Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, Summer 1953
excerpt: " in the middle of the Basque country all these wonderful & beautiful Basques were milling about making fake passes at the bulls "
David Oppenheim to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "...when I write a tune I won't be so coy as to ask you to identify it."
Adam Green to Leonard Bernstein, 1979
excerpt: "I'm taking some terrific courses & I've met some wonderful people."
Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic arrive in Hawaii, 1960...
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Alma Mahler to Leonard Bernstein, December, 1960
excerpt: " my young genius come once see my manuscripts"
Letter from Helen Coates to Leonard & Felicia Bernstein, December 13, ...
excerpt: "...about Brandeis, I finally saw Merce Cunningham yesterday...I received a call from Peter Adler at NBC the other day. He would like to know whether you would consider letting them produce your opera... More
Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, April 1940
The David Diamond Collection
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d. with envelo...
excerpt: " I made a special trip at 2 a.m to send you a cable this last week I've been having a very good time
Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, April 23, 1940
The David Diamond Collection
Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "What a crashing disappointment Swope promised me that I will be able to go next month by next month a new script editor will probably be hired & broken in means Burt & I can't come together "
"Adolph Green to Leonard Bernstein, n.d."
excerpt: "I'm writing, I'm writing, I can't believe it Charlie Chaplin is now a aging man. And he insists on being the life of the party Almost everyone I've ever know is out here "
David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, July 24, 1959
excerpt: "On re-reading your letter there is one very important fact I must know in re your talk with Adams before I can send off the letter on what basis was your talk presented?...I am actually in a very seri... More
Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, n.d
The Mildred Spiegel Zucker Collection
Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. 36. Feb. 26, 1960-May 15, 1960
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 21.
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, April 26, 1939
excerpt: "I must tell you again how very proud I was of you when you conducted you own orchestral music for "The Birds.""
Leonard Bernstein to David Oppenheim, n.d. with copy
The David Oppenheim Collection
Lukas Foss to Leonard Bernstein, February 27, 1961
excerpt: "Oedipus masterful the best ever"
Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, n.d
The David Diamond Collection
David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, January 19, 1982
excerpt: "We have a "break" while the school prepares its Festival; and I have to find a live-in woman for Sabina and so I have put a bit more work into the autobiography If you're free and wish to hear the new... More
Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, April 11, 1961
The David Diamond Collection
Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. 44. Jan. 17, 1962-May 1, 1962
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 24.
Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, August 24, 1963
The David Diamond Collection
Helen Coates to Verna Fine, 1963
The Irving Fine Collection
Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. 67. Sept. 30, 1968-Jan. 5, 1969
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 37.
Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "Was very depressed at your depressing letter things are happening or at least give promise the best will come to you soon."
Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "I suppose you were more than a little surprised when you read my telegrams. I was too when I realized what I had done What in heaven's name is going on at Curtis?"
David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: "Aaron is working through the details for a full analysis and treatment for me perhaps an analysis will teach me to know myself better and teach me "
Shirley Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: " I almost broke my ankle the other night - I slipped on a rug a bad sprain How's Curtis treating you? Burtie fell off his bike Mother has a cold, and Daddy broke his finger."
Felicia Montealegre (Bernstein) to Leonard Bernstein, n.d
excerpt: " play is still no gem but I'm not a bit sorry I'm doing it David S who is a joy to work with."
Jerome Robbins to Leonard Bernstein, May 4, 1976
excerpt: "You know that all my deep prayers and love are with you tonight"
Letter from Jennie Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, May 3, 1980
excerpt: "Many many thanks dear for all the devine [sic] albums I received." From: Correspondence Series
Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. 104. Nov. 1, 1982-March 27, 1983
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 57.
David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, March ?, 1980
excerpt: "Sorry you couldn't be at party or concert. All present agreed the Byron cycle should be heard with orchestra (as you said), enthusiasm high Happy Easter-Passover!"
Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. 108. Nov. 26, 1983-Feb. 18, 1984
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 58.
David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, August 11, 1986
excerpt: "I hope this will reach you in time to greet you on your Birthday. I left Rochester on my 71st Birthday hope to be home soon if USSR documents don't work out."
"David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, October 31, 1988"
excerpt: "I have lived in absolute hell since your earlier letter hit me out of the blue my unhappiness was caused by your misdirected anger."
Eric Gordon notes from interview with Shirley Bernstein, 1987
excerpt: "Shirley 15 in 1939. jr in H.S. Knew Cradle, learned it could read music adored MB in London when MB was killed
Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, July 7, 1939
The Mildred Spiegel Zucker Collection
Leonard Bernstein to David Diamond, November 4, 1940
The David Diamond Collection
Leonard Bernstein to William Howard Schuman, October 1941(?)
excerpt: "Last night I was deferred for all time from the army found to have enough trace of asthma left to warrant reexamination "
Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. II-B. May 23, 1944-Sept. 14, 1944
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 1.
David Oppenheim to Leonard Bernstein, January 20, 1944
excerpt: "I've been moved. No address as yet."
Leonard Bernstein Scrapbook: Vol. 3-B. Dec. 14, 1944-Feb. 24, 1945
The Leonard Bernstein scrapbooks have been preserved on microfilm which is available in the Library of Congress Performing Arts Reading Room under Microfilm 99/20002 [MUS]. On microfilm: reel 2.
David Oppenheim to Leonard Bernstein, December 3, 1945
excerpt: " have you ever been to an army camp I have been transferred from special services "
Leonard Bernstein to David Oppenheim, November 11, 1945
The David Oppenheim Collection
Leonard Bernstein to Mildred Spiegel Zucker, September 4, 1945
The Mildred Spiegel Zucker Collection
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, December 6, 1946
excerpt: "Several things have accumulated here that I must send along to you for answers sending the Victor agreements as they insist upon having your signature on them "
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, December 7, 1946
excerpt: [Program notes for Facsimili] "We are beginning negotiations on the picture!" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Helen Coates, January 20, 1946
excerpt: "...it took a long time for me to get to a point where I understood [Mme. Vengerova's] attitude, her approach, her teaching principles. I've had to discipline my soul -- I don't know if that so good."... More
David Oppenheim to Leonard Bernstein, February 7, 1946
excerpt: " after years of confidences and intimacies, I still feel so very far from knowing you the way I would like to."
David Diamond to Leonard Bernstein, August 26, 1946
excerpt: "I hope you had a wonderful Birthday "
Renée Longy to Leonard Bernstein, March 17, 1947
excerpt: Concerning Longy's fiftieth birthday celebration.
Burton Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, October 14, 1948
excerpt: "How's Israel? How's the war?"
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, March 8, 1948
excerpt: "Munich is a mess...I had expected great hostility from the orchestra...But they seem to love me, and play with great Lust." From: Correspondence Series
Burton Bernstein to Leonard Bernstein, 1949
excerpt: "Started classes today-wonderful except for English Mama wrote me a letter and was very cute and sophisticated in it."
Helen Coates to Leonard Bernstein, August 9, 1941
excerpt: " I've not had a single word from you since we left Boston on June 4 Mother and I have had a wonderful trip and California seems more glorious than ever "
At Martha's Vineyard, July 1956
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On the town : Coney Island, Leonard Bernstein collection
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Candide (1956) : Pilgrims' procession
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