"Vital Music old and new, Superbly performed under a Stimulating Young Conductor" - Early Concert Flyer from the 1945-46 season.

Rare early flyer promoting performances by the young conductor with the New York City Symphony at New York City Center for the 1945-46 season.  The flyer reads "New York City Symphony / conducted by Leonard Bernstein / Vital Music old and new Superbly performed under a Stimulating Young Conductor / At prices within the reach of all," all above a portrait of an almost impossibly young Bernstein.  The concerts, which took place between October 8, 1945 and April 1, 1946, included "12 Monday Symphonies," "Symphonies at 6," and "Symphonies for Young America (Ages 12 to 24)," and promised "The finest in modern music," "refreshing vigorous programs," and "new youthful spirit in music."  Stamped "Sep 27 1945" to verso.  Horizontal folding crease with one-inch tear along crease, overall in fine condition.
"Leonard Bernstein was part performer (his earliest aspirations were as a pianist), part composer, part conductor, part lecturer and author, and part teacher.  An 11-time Emmy Award winner, his Young People’s Concerts with the Philharmonic spanned over 14 seasons.  His debut on November 14, 1943 is the stuff of legend—the virtually unknown New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor stepping onto the Carnegie Hall podium to conduct a live radio broadcast in place of the ailing guest conductor, Bruno Walter, on a few hours’ notice.  Bernstein’s association with the Philharmonic spanned 47 years, 1244 concerts, and 200-plus recordings.  In a program after his death, the Orchestra remembered America’s best known classical musician: 'His 11 years as our Music Director (1958-1969) and 21 years as our Laureate Conductor were periods of brilliance in the Orchestra’s history.  Mr. Bernstein will be remembered for his genius, his leadership, his humanitarianism, his ability to transmit his love of music to young and old, his dedication to our Orchestra, his service to young musicians, and his unforgettable, ebullient and caring personality.  We are grateful for his legacy.'  It is only one indication of the love its current players bear Lenny that the Philharmonic will occasionally play one of his works without a conductor." (New York Philharmonic) (21018)

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