Now here’s something you don’t hear every day: a selection from Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms,” played at Bernstein’s grave on the MUSICAL SAW.
Natalia ‘Saw Lady’ Paruz – musical saw player shared this video on WWFM’s Facebook page yesterday afternoon, in celebration of “Uncle Lenny” for the 100th anniversary of his birth. Bernstein was born on this date in 1918.
We’re still soliciting listener anecdotes and observations. Our hosts will be happy to share your Bernstein-related thoughts over the air, interspersed with classic Bernstein recordings, right up until 5:00 p.m. today. Send your Lenny stories to WWFM via the station’s Facebook page at WWFM – The Classical Network or by email at info@wwfm.org. Make sure to type “Bernstein” in the subject line.
Sure, playing Bernstein on the musical saw is quixotic, but who knew it would be so beautiful?