Leonard Bernstein and the Israel Philharmonic

Online Streaming: January 10-12, 2025
Sponsor: Mindy and Bill Brant

Leonard Bernstein was one of the most celebrated Jewish musicians of all time. The Museum and the American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra has presented this program to explore Leonard Bernstein’s remarkable legacy in Israel.

Bernstein’s musical career in Israel began in 1947, when he first conducted a symphony in Tel Aviv for the Palestine Symphony Orchestra. The next year, he conducted an open-air concert for Israeli troops in the middle of the desert during Israel’s War of Independence, within earshot of retreating Egyptian forces. Over the next several decades, he went on to conduct and perform in dozens of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s concerts, including leading their first American tour. This 2022 film tracks the decades-long relationship between the maestro and the Orchestra, and includes interviews, archival images, and special video footage.  It is hosted by playwright, actor, and pianist Hershey Felder. 

To register for the FREE documentary film screening, please fill out the form below and submit. When you register for the film, you will be immediately transferred to another page within our website. That page will have the film online access instructions by January 9, 2025.

Please note that this is a free event.  However, we highly recommend a suggested donation of $5 for members, and $10 for non members to help underwrite the costs of showing this important film.

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