New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway

The New York Philharmonic celebrates the centennial of the late Leonard Bernstein, its fabled Musical Director from 1958 to 1969.
Led by Bramwell Tovey, with special guests Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit, this loving tribute promises to become a classical music moment to remember.
Aired on PBS: 12/31/17
Disclaimer: This video is available online from your local PBS station, the intention of uploading it here is just to aid those who do not have access to the video in their regions

[@robintyson591]

Wonderful. Thank you so much for the upload. A GREAT concert, and a GREAT tribute to a GREAT composer. Played by his own band!

[@santana1414]

aaron tveit tearing up during the end of maria… same

[@freddiemax2597]

I knew Lenny. I loved Lenny. I miss Lenny even now after so many years. May his music and his life live thru eternity.

[@auapplemac2441]

Don't think there's much more to say in praise of this wonderful music so I'll go slightly off topic. I absolutely love that the women in the orchestra are wearing many colors rather than black as I've become accustomed to seeing. From the audience it looks like the orchestra is studded with gemstones. Lovely.

[@erpollock]

In On the Town, Bernstein's music totally reflected the wartime era. He had a talent for becoming the time for which he was composing.

[@loredanalandi1785]

Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit wonderful! 💕

[@robertajenefsky249]

what a joy I loved saturday at concert he made the afternoon turn from black in white to color

[@cotaitcirce9]

LOVE this! All that Bernstein in one video...

[@MusicMan-dv7jg]

"CANDIDE - Overture -

[@erpollock]

Thank you for posting the entire New Year's eve performance of 2018, honoring Leonard Bernstein's theater pieces. That was his best area of composition. And to see it all - I could never attend, and now here I am! And new people I've never heard before - Annaleigh Ashford and Christopher Jackson. I guess I'm lucky to be me.

[@liv2719]

All my favourites together! My favourite thing on the internet. Literally an hour and a half of pure joy

[@kimbanyc]

I miss living in NYC only for such performances. So plentiful.

[@janclermont9725]

We are so blessed to experience such beautiful music.

[@andrewbraid1815]

There's a lot of great music here, wow. Since hearing Leonard Bernstein's own Candide overture recording from the 60s (which is lightning fast), I've always been slightly disappointed by other performances which just don't have that jolt. But that aside, there's so much good music here, all excellently played by the NYP and hosted by Maestro Tovey. Gotta say - Aaron Tveit completely nails "Maria" in West Side Story.

[@macacalocaedoida]

This is so good. It needs more views.

[@WillStephensArt]

Pure class!! 👏

[@samosullivan1744]

Christopher Jackson’s performance of Cool from West Side Story is amazing!

[@patsycaruthers3685]

Yesss.. I have watched this more than a few times, and I love watching every part of it, however, my personal favorites were the "Wrong Note Rag" which is so fun, and of course, Laura and Aaron performing the West Side Story "Balcony Scene" is both captivating and beautiful... Perfect time to see the entire show again with another New Year fast approaching!!

[@donnawiseman5234]

You are awesome 🤩 thank you for such a wonderful and interesting morning! 🥰

[@JOSIANEDEVEILLON]

Magnific concert - thank you very much !!!! from NICE FRANCE COTE D AZUR !!!