7:22 RIP MTT(1944~2026)

Bernstein announced his retirement from conducting on October 9, 1990. He died five days later, in his New York apartment at The Dakota, of a heart attack brought on by mesothelioma. He was 72 years old. A longtime heavy smoker, he had emphysema from his mid-50s. On the day of his funeral procession through the streets of Manhattan, construction workers removed their hats and waved, calling out "Goodbye, Lenny".

I really love Tilson Thomas. I am so sorry he's so sick;(

Lauren  was a Class ACT.

I happen to be accompanying Ms Bernstein on the bass in this video! It really was an extraordinary night, and a great honor to play a part in 1980s Kennedy Center Honors, and to honor such a Music Giant was an absolute pleasure. I also got to meet many celebrities, mainly my favorite actor, Mr James Cagney, who was honored that same night! Incidentally, we'd rehearsed the song without strings, and not knowing they'd be added until we were playing the song live, Imagine my delight, as the beautiful strings appeared outta nowhere and enhanced the beauty of the song! I almost lost concentration of what I was playing. Then to see Mr Bernstein's reaction on film, I'm just really happy for the experience! Great Night!

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The man in probably his life's most fragile living moment...

Betty Comden and Adolph Greene always seemed like they'd be so fun to hang around with.

Makes sense Lauren Bacall introduced Leonard Bernstein since they both lived at the Dakota (New York City) for decades……..

He was also a wonderful and adored FATHER

A real legendary Maestro of the 20th century. 💛

Bernstein’s genius is incomparable

I enjoyed this but would have loved a song from West Side Story.

I love Jamie Berstein's voice. I wish there were more videos or recordings of her singing.

Lenny was so outstanding together with his Co-Writer Stephen Sondheim...so amazing

8:28 Tilson was definitely Lenny’s student. He’s playing the overture exactly at the tempo Lenny wanted it since it’s an operetta. So many times it’s done too slowly. Tilson’s recording of West Side is also considered definitive by Lenny’s daughter.

Bernstein was THE musical stand-out of the 20th century.  He will always be appreciated and GREATLY missed by those who did and DID NOT know him.  RIP Lenny.

This was a great tribute. His daughter writing him a song and the original On the Town duo, Betty Comden and Adolph Green coming through <3

I loved when his daughter came out to sing and seeing his emotion! How beautiful! Love Lenny!

In 1987 I stood next to him in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam after he conducted Mahlers 4th. He was smoking cigarettes, like always whenever he wasn't conducting. He was quite small in length, but absolutely great in conducting.

Jamie's beautiful song and voice and Lenny's reaction always makes me start crying!  Jamie wrote an amazing book about her parents and family with a memoir titles "Famous Father Girl"