Lincoln Center Kicks Off Season with Leonard Bernstein on Film 10/15

This Great Performers season kicks off with a two-week focus on Leonard Bernstein. From Wednesday, October 15 through Saturday, November 1, in the Walter Reade Theater, the legacy of the iconic conductor, composer, and music educator is celebrated in The Joy of Music: Leonard Bernstein on Film.

Bernstein's unique ability to communicate with artists and audiences is captured in this fascinating 11-part film series that includes historic concert footage and interviews, as well as excerpts from his beloved Young People's Concerts, which delivered New York Philharmonic performances, through television, to families around the world.

Don't miss this remarkable look at Bernstein's immeasurable contributions to the world of music. Each of these magnificent screenings is introduced by an esteemed member of the performing arts community. Click here for complete series details, including information about guest speakers and panel discussions. And click here to learn more about Leonard Bernstein.

This Great Performers season also features the ever-popular Sunday Morning Coffee Concerts, the first of which, on Sunday, October 19, showcases Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto, whom The Guardian (London) says "may be the best thing to happen to classical music in years." See Kuusisto perform an hour-long recital that includes Bach's Partita No. 2 and improvisations, with electronics, on the composer's funeral chorales.

For tickets, visit LincolnCenter.org, call CenterCharge at 212.721.6500 or go to the Avery Fisher Hall Box Office (Broadway at 65th Street).