Story and Video: Leonard Bernstein’s Daughter To Tell Stories About Her Dad In Next WSO Performance
The Intelligencer/Wheeiing News Register
October 28, 2026
In celebrating one of America’s greatest conductors, the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra will invite his daughter to the stage to tell stories about his life and accomplishments.
The WSO will pay tribute to the iconic Leonard Bernstein with “Bernstein in Story and Song” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Capitol Theatre. The orchestra will perform pieces from Bernstein’s memorable works, including “West Side Story,” “Candide,” and “On the Town,” accompanied by vocalist Morgan James. Also on the stage will be Jamie Bernstein, who will provide narration about her father throughout.
WSO Conductor and Music Director Maestro John Devlin said it was his frequent collaborations with James that helped the connection with Jamie Bernstein come about.
“She said, ‘I have this personal relationship with Jamie Bernstein, and she’s interested in bringing the stories that she can share about her father to orchestras in all parts of the country,'” Devlin said. “And I said, ‘Sign me up.’ And I’m so glad that the symphony’s board and team decided this was an appropriate way to start our Masterworks season.”