Religion & Spirituality In The Music Of Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein’s identity as both a composer and conductor was deeply influenced by a combination of his own Jewish heritage and the place of religion in 20th Century society and culture. This panel explores, through the Jeremiah and Kaddish Symphonies and Mass, the impact of those formative religious experiences and the wider existentialist doubt of life in the nuclear age on the man and his music. Audio clips of Leonard Bernstein via The Bernstein Experience on . Copyright: Estate of John Gruen. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Special thanks to Julia Gruen. Hear more on . WGBH Forum Network ~ Free online lectures: Explore a world of ideas Like us: Tweet with us: See our complete archive here: