On December 13, 1958, Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concert "What Makes Music Symphonic?" with the New York Philharmonic was broadcast on CBS. In this program, Bernstein demonstrates the techniques of repetition and variation in the development of symphonic music. Enjoy this excerpt! | Leonard Bernstein

LEONARD BERNSTEIN - - - Leonard Bernstein was a highly influential and dynamic conductor whose career was marked by a meticulous approach to interpretation and a deep commitment to musical education and innovation. His professional trajectory began with a dramatic breakthrough in 1943 when, with less than 24 hours' notice and no rehearsal, he substituted for the ailing Bruno Walter at Carnegie Hall, leading the New York Philharmonic in a challenging program and instantly establishing himself as

“Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.” - composer Leonard Bernstein who would've been 100 years old today. | Biography