Bernstein Remix! A Benefit for Artful Learning

[image: Leonard Bernstein by Paul de Hueck, Courtesy of the Leonard Bernstein Office. Alexander and Jamie Bernstein photos by Steve Sherman]

A unique mix of performing artists gather to reinterpret and reimagine the music and words of Leonard Bernstein. Curated by his daughter, author-narrator Jamie Bernstein, this intimate evening features a wide range of performers: from Broadway to jazz, from classical to Latin American – and beyond.

A partial list of Bernstein Remix! artists includes:

• David Amram, composer and improvisationalist
• Edmar Castañeda, Colombian harp virtuoso
• Darius de Haas, Broadway/jazz artist
• Fred Hersch, jazz pianist and composer
• Janis Ian, folk-rock legend
• Sharon Isbin, classical guitarist
• Eric Jacobsen, cellist, conductor of the Knights
• Pete Malinverni, jazz pianist
• Queer Urban Orchestra (QUO)
• Janis Siegel, jazz vocalist supreme
• The Ahn Trio with DJ Spooky
• Tony Yazbeck, Broadway triple-threat

And you should expect a few surprises!

Proceeds from Bernstein Remix! will benefit Artful Learning, the extraordinary teaching model founded by Jamie’s brother, Alexander Bernstein, whom the Bernstein family lost in July. Artful Learning's thriving model puts Leonard Bernstein’s own philosophies of education into practice, galvanizing students and teachers into becoming co-creators. Jamie adds: “Bernstein Remix! is a meaningful way to honor Alexander's memory, while also celebrating our dad's musical multiplicities through the many facets of these brilliant musicians, all of whom share Leonard Bernstein's devotion to using music to make our world a better place.”

An evening to delight Bernstein aficionados, Lenny newbies – and everyone in between, of all ages!

With thanks to D J Spooky for the Bernstein Remix concept.

$40-200, including a limited number of very special VIP tickets