This was Leonard Bernstein’s last performance of “Candide” before his death. He used it to share something that still matters today. Filmed at the Barbican Centre, this video shows Bernstein introducing “Candide”, the musical he wrote based on Voltaire’s novel. He speaks about why he wrote it, what the story means and how it helped him respond to a world that often feels unfair and confusing. “Candide” is funny, but it also asks serious questions about hope, justice and how to stay kind when thi

To celebrate today’s 66th Anniversary of the opening of Candide on Broadway, we share this 1989 excerpt of Leonard Bernstein conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in the Overture. Enjoy! | Leonard Bernstein

Candide opens in three weeks! Let’s hear from Ben and Millen who are taking on the title role! Link for tickets in bio! #oldaud100 #candide #opera | UBC Opera