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
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
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, June 17, 1946
excerpt: "First concert fine success despite bad program..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, May 26, 1...
postcard [Brandenburg Gate at night]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, December 16, 1940.
[Hotel Empire stationery]
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, September 5, 1940
excerpt: "Nothing could have made me happier than to know that your work this summer has really given you beauty and strength and a better understanding of the gifts with which nature has endowed you." From: Co... More
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, November 9, 1944.
[Hotel Empire stationery]
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, October 7, 1945
excerpt: "A most wonderful perform [sic] and a very moving speech..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, March 4, 1948.
[Republic Pictures stationery]
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, January 5, 1950
excerpt: "Regret extremely you did not" From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, February 22, 1944
excerpt: "Please express to the members of the [Boston Symphony] my endless gratitude for their complete cooperation." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Fiorello LaGuardia, November 10, 194...
excerpt: "Just learned of vacancy in New York City Symphony for assistant conductor...may I suggest the name of my pupil, Leonard Bernstein...I have great faith in his brilliant future..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, n.d.
excerpt: "Paris is wonderful Mme Paichadze more so..." From: Correspondence 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
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, June 3, 1951.
[Excelsior Palace Hotel (Trieste) stationery]
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 Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, undated.
[Savoy-Plaza (N.Y.) stationery]
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 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 Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, October 3...
[Hotel Montclair stationery]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, 1931.
[stationery of The Benjamin Franklin [hotel, Philadelphia]
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
From: Correspondence 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, October 10, 1947
excerpt: "Best wishes for this and many more happy seasons..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, March 29, 1948.
[Republic Pictures stationery]
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 Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, 1931.
[stationery of The Benjamin Franklin [hotel, Philadelphia]
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 Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, June 3, 1951.
[Excelsior Palace Hotel (Trieste) stationery]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, April 25, 1937.
[Hotel Empire stationery]
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 Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, January 23, 1950.
[River Road stationery]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, November 13, 1950.
[The Blackstone (Chicago) stationery]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, 1930.
[Hotel Montclair stationery]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, 1931.
[stationery of The Benjamin Franklin [hotel, Philadelphia]
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
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, n.d.
From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, March 31,...
[Hotel Walton stationery]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, November 14, 1930.
[Hotel Montclair stationery]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, October 18, 1939.
[Chateau Elysée (Hollywood) stationery. ]
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
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 Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, 1931.
[stationery of The Benjamin Franklin [hotel, Philadelphia]
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 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
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 8, 1944
excerpt: "Most happy to have you come opening night..." From: Correspondence 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
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 Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, May 26, 1...
postcard [Brandenburg Gate at night]
Letter from Aaron Copland to Serge and Natalie Koussevitzky, undated.
[Savoy-Plaza (N.Y.) stationery]
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 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, 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 Aaron Copland to Serge Koussevitzky, June 18, 1930.
[Hotel Montclair stationery]
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 Serge Koussevitzky, undated.
[Hotel Empire stationery]
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, February 1, 1949
excerpt: "...cannot agree your giving up Tanglewood..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Serge Koussevitzky to Leonard Bernstein, January 5, 1950
excerpt: "Cannot accept your reason or feel sympathetic rather I call upon your sense of duty..." From: Correspondence Series
Letter from Leonard Bernstein to Serge Koussevitzky, January 3, 1950
excerpt: "Heartbroken but am already committed to entire years schedule on basis of my earlier decision." From: Correspondence Series