"The Age of Anxiety" is a symphony composed by Leonard Bernstein in 1949. It is based on the poem of the same name by W. H. Auden and reflects the struggles and uncertainties of post-World War II society. The work is structured in four movements, blending elements of jazz and classical music to convey the emotional turmoil of the era. The symphony features a mix of orchestral and vocal elements, with a prominent role for the piano. It explores themes of existential angst, hope, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world, making it a significant piece in the 20th-century classical repertoire.