Aspects of Wagner - Inscribed to Leonard Bernstein

Magee, Bryan

Published by Stein and Day, 1969

About this Item

LEONARD BERNSTEIN LIBRARY. Inscribed and gifted to Leonard Bernstein on January 15, 1970, by Roland Gagnon, Director of the Julliard Chorus, following a Bernstein led concert performance by the New York Philharmonic of Beethoven's "Fidelio". The concert saluted The Julliard School's first year at Lincoln Center, its chorus joining the musical forces. Inscription reads: "FIDELIO. . . welch ein Augenblick." [What a moment.] Anecdotally, this concert followed the infamous cocktail party at the Bernstein's the night before when a member of the Black Panthers was interviewed by Bernstein before a select group of 90 notables and friends. [What a moment, indeed.] This volume acquired at December 1997 Sothebys auction Estate of Leonard Bernstein. In generally very good condition in like jacket evincing general shelf wear to both. Unique association.

Seller Inventory # 000572

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Aspects of Wagner - Inscribed to Leonard Bernstein
• Publisher: Stein and Day
• Publication Date: 1969
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good