Leonard Bernstein's YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS Volume 2 Now Available

Maestro and master composer Leonard Bernstein shared his passion for music with the whole world via his incomparable series of televised concerts throughout the 1950s, '60s and '70s and at long last the second volume of Leonard Bernstein's YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS is now available to order, completing the series in its entirety as available on disc.

Leonard Bernstein's YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS Volume 1 was released in 2004, offering the first 27 episodes in the series and this new volume completes the set with an additional 27 shows, with over 25 hours of content.

The official description of Leonard Bernstein's YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS Volume 2 is as follows: "Kultur's first boxed set of Leonard Bernstein's Young People's Concerts was the most eagerly awaited DVD release in Classical Music's history. The set has sold many tens of thousands of copies and continues to be extremely popular. Now Kultur introduces the magnificent second volume of the Concerts, featuring 27 programs on nine DVDs and completing the series. Bernstein's wonderful combination of exceptional performances and clear, inspirational lecture superbly convey his own excitement about music. This beautiful new set will create further enthusiasm for the genre among young and old music lovers alike. In 1962, the Young People's Concerts became the first series of concerts ever televised from Lincoln Center. All of them were telecast on CBS at prime time, and syndicated in over 40 countries, introducing an entire generation to the joys of classical music."

Leonard Bernstein's YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS Volume 2 will be released on October 29. More information is available at the official site here.

Of note, for a limited time, ArkivMusic is offering Volume 1 at a special discounted price as well as a special introductory price for the pre-order option now available for Volume 2, as well.