Leonard Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood

12/28/2018

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2hrs 19min

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Music

STORY

In honor of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthday, Tanglewood—the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra—dedicated its entire 2018 season to the iconic composer, conductor, performer, educator and humanitarian. The festivities culminated on Bernstein’s centennial birthday on August 25, 2018, in a special celebrity-studded gala concert. Directed for the stage by James Darrah, The Bernstein Centennial Celebration at Tanglewood illuminates the breadth of Bernstein’s incredible life and career, which inspired generations of music lovers around the globe – from his talent as a composer to his generosity in mentoring other composers and musicians, his inimitable role as a driving musical force at Tanglewood for over 50 years and more.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Audra McDonald
  • Andris Nelsons
  • Christoph Eschenbach
  • Keith Lockhart
  • John Williams

    Directors

  • James Darrah
  • David Horn

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Thirteen
  • C Major Entertainment
  • NHK
  • WDR/Arte

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English