Bernstein's New York Philharmonic Debut
On November 14, 1943, an introduction to the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra concert at Carnegie Hall announces that the young American-born assistant conductor, Leonard Bernstein, will be taking the place of Bruno Walter, who fell ill.
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