Leonard Bernstein touched millions of lives as composer, conductor, teacher and activist. He frequently visited homes around the world through the medium of television, particularly through the 53 award-winning Young People's Concerts (1958-1972), which at their height, were viewed by nearly ten million viewers in over 40 countries. Originally designed for young viewers but equally attractive to eager adult listeners, Bernstein's brilliance as a teacher shined brightly in his televised presentations. In this first in-depth look at the series. Kopfstein-Penk illustrates how the cultural, social, political, and musical upheavals of the long 60s impacted Bernstein's life and his Young People's Concerts. Hardcover, 256 p.