The Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts is an annual event that was started in 1952 by Leonard Bernstein who was both a composer and a Brandeis University faculty member.[1] It is sponsored by Brandeis University's Office of the Arts.[1]

Its founding in 1952 was held at the graduation of the first graduating class and included the world premier of Bernstein's opera Trouble in Tahiti.[2][3]

Its philosophy is that "the art of an era is a reflection of the society in which it is produced, and through creative endeavors the thoughts and expression which characterize each generation are revealed and transformed."[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c "Founding". Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts. Brandeis University. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  2. ^ Taubman, Howard (June 13, 1952). "Brandeis U. Begins Festival of Arts". The New York Times. p. 20. ProQuest 112247624.
  3. ^ Taubman, Howard (June 14, 1952). "Bernstein Opera Has Its Premiere". The New York Times. p. 12. ProQuest 112268443.
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