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Leonard Bernstein: A Julia de Burgos

Leonard Bernstein: A Julia de Burgos

by | Feb 14, 2017 | Song of the Day

Of all of Bernstein’s vocal works, the one I love most is “Songfest.” It was originally intended to premiere during the Bicentennial year, but Bernstein was not able to finish it in time. As a result he had to relinquish the commission. Yet he felt strongly impelled...