When the phone rang at the home of 25-year-old Leonard Bernstein on November 14, 1943, he was still assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic. Bruno Walter was ill and the young musician had to fill in for him in a concert at Carnegie Hall. There was no time to rehearse with the orchestra, and the performance was broadcast live on national radio. The next day, Bernstein was already famous throughout America.
Today, October 14, marks the 3…
When the phone rang at the home of 25-year-old Leonard Bernstein on November 14, 1943, he was still assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic. Bruno Walter was ill and the young musician had to fill in for him in a concert at Carnegie Hall. There was no time to rehearse with the orchestra, and the performance was broadcast live on national radio. The next day, Bernstein was already famous throughout America.
Today, October 14, marks the 3…