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Conductor Leonard Bernstein had a soft spot for Indiana

Leonard Bernstein (right) visited Butler University for a festival of his music in 1976.
Leonard Bernstein (right) visited Butler University for a festival of his music in 1976.
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Conductor Alfred Savia (center) met Leonard Bernstein (left) while the former was a graduate student at Butler University. Bernstein visited in 1976 to hear part of a festival dedicated to his music. Professor Jackson Wiley (right) organized and conducted.
Conductor Alfred Savia (center) met Leonard Bernstein (left) while the former was a graduate student at Butler University. Bernstein visited in 1976 to hear part of a festival dedicated to his music. Professor Jackson Wiley (right) organized and conducted.
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Leonard Bernstein spent almost two months at Indiana University in 1982, working with students and composing "A Quiet Place."
Leonard Bernstein spent almost two months at Indiana University in 1982, working with students and composing "A Quiet Place."
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Leonard Bernstein spent almost two months at Indiana University in 1982, working with students and composing "A Quiet Place."
Leonard Bernstein spent almost two months at Indiana University in 1982, working with students and composing "A Quiet Place."
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Leonard Bernstein spent almost two months at Indiana University in 1982, working with students and composing "A Quiet Place."
Leonard Bernstein spent almost two months at Indiana University in 1982, working with students and composing "A Quiet Place."
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One of two composing desks that are part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
One of two composing desks that are part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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A piece of the Berlin Wall with "Lenny" written on it along with a certificate and medal to recognise Bernstein's performance near the wall are part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
A piece of the Berlin Wall with "Lenny" written on it along with a certificate and medal to recognise Bernstein's performance near the wall are part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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A Grammy award for Best Classical Album of 1992 sits among other awards as part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
A Grammy award for Best Classical Album of 1992 sits among other awards as part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Well worn grocery store reading glasses and a bottle of Afrin are part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Reading glasses, Afrin and an ashtray were three items Bernstein requested to have at his disposal regardless of where he was staying.
Well worn grocery store reading glasses and a bottle of Afrin are part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Reading glasses, Afrin and an ashtray were three items Bernstein requested to have at his disposal regardless of where he was staying.
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A portrait of Leonard Bernstein sits above one of his pianos as part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
A portrait of Leonard Bernstein sits above one of his pianos as part of the Bernstein Collection at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
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Leonard Bernstein with score.
Leonard Bernstein with score.
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Leonard Bernstein became good friends with the family of Charles Webb, former dean of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
Leonard Bernstein became good friends with the family of Charles Webb, former dean of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.
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