In honor of Leonard Bernsteinās 100th birthday, Tanglewoodāthe famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestraādedicated its entire 2018 season to the iconic composer, conductor, performer, educator and humanitarian. The festivities culminated on Bernsteinās 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 Bernsteinās incredible life and career, which inspired generations of music lovers around the globe ā 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.
12/28/2018