Benefic Spirit: Leonard Bernstein an American Treasure

Bernstein was the most gifted, famous, popular, and successful musician produced by America. He was a virtuoso pianist and conductor, a composer of music ranging from Broadway musicals to the classical repertory, an educator, a lecturer, an author and a TV personality. This program is presented in memory of the Library’s friend Burton Bernstein. Jeffery M. Engel has been giving lectures devoted to music history for over 15 years.