Interview with Charlie Harmon, Leonard Bernstein's Assistant and Archivist
An in depth interview with Charlie Harmon, Leonard Bernstein's assistant and archivist for the last several years of the composer's life. Topics include Bernstein composing the opera "A Quiet Place," the album he conducted of "West Side Story," his relationship with family, friends and colleagues including Aaron Copland, and anecdotes both professional and personal. For transcript and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feat...
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