This podcast continues the celebration of Leonard Bernstein's 100th birthday and briefly discusses his published letters and his personal life. We listen to the ending of his musical Candide, another example of his big, life-affirming ethos. Just for fun we listen to Candide's Overture, a short piece that exemplifies Bernstein's breadth and depth as a composer. The piece he wrote for his wife shows his ability to write small, exquisite pieces. His Serenade shows his eagerness to grapple with weighty topics. Plus giving us one of the most virtuosic violin pieces. Listen to a complete performance of Serenade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp868n6rem8

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