WNYC's "Our Lenny" Festival wraps up with a Leonard Bernstein musical sampler. We also hear examples of Bernstein in conversation, including his introductions to Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony and Copland's "Outdoor Overture," as well as a discussion of composer Charles Ives.
"Our Lenny" Contest Winner
Congratulations to Karen Sweeney of Jersey City, the winner of WNYC's "Our Lenny" Festival contest. Listeners were asked to answer the question "How did Leonard Bernstein change your life" in 250 words or less. You can read Karen's winning entry, below, as well as the essay of our runner-up, Bonnie ...
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