Leonard Bernstein

The Greek Youth Symphony Orchestra (GYSO) has announced its upcoming journey to the US, where it will perform at New York's renowned Carnegie Hall this winter.

The family of Leonard Bernstein has defended Bradley Cooper's controversial decision to wear a large prosthetic nose while playing the Jewish composer in a new film, "Maestro."

Oscar nominee Cooper, who wrote, directed and stars in "Maestro," has received criticism since a trailer for the upcoming Netflix film was released online this week.

The late American pianist, conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein who, among others, wrote the music for "West Side Story," will be celebrated at the B&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music on Thursday, January 23. Greek pianist Nikolaos Laaris will play a list of the composer's pieces dedicated to his friends and family members.

The Athens Concert Hall will be hosting an evening of works for piano by Leonard Bernstein, among others, on Wednesday, October 31, in tribute to the great American composer and marking the centenary of his birth earlier this year.

The Athens Concert Hall presents Leonard Bernstein's classic "West Side Story" in a Greek production featuring translated prose and English lyrics. Shows take place on October 15, 19, 20 and 21, starting at 8 p.m., and on October 16 at 5 p.m.