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Leonard Bernstein
American conductor and composer (1918–1990)
Leonard Bernstein (BURN-styne;[1] born Louis Bernstein; August 25, 1918 – October 14, 1990) was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. Considered to be one of the most important conductors of his time, he was the first American-born conductor to receive international acclaim. Bernstein was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history" according to music critic Donal Henahan.[2]Bernstein's honors and accolades include seven Emmy Awards,[3] two Tony Awards,[4] and 16 Grammy Awards (including the Lifetime Achievement Award)[5] as well as an Academy Award nomination. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981.[6]
As a composer, Bernstein wrote in many genres, including symphonic and orchestral music, ballet, film and theatre music, choral works, opera, chamber music, and
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Leonard Bernstein
1918-1990
Latest News: Leonard Bernstein Movie Maestro Streaming on Netflix
Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan star as Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre in the new movie Maestro, which focuses on the couple’s relationship and marriage, as well as Bernstein’s career. Directed bygd Cooper and produced by Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese, the film is now streaming on Netflix. Maestro has already generated some controversy, as some people suggested Cooper’s use of a large prosthetic nose for the role was an example of anti-Semitic “Jewface.” Others, however, defended the movie, including Bernstein’s children, the Anti-Defamation League, and Cooper.
Who Was Leonard Bernstein?
Leonard Bernstein was one of the most celebrated and acclaimed composers of the 20th century. Best known for composing the Broadway musical West Side Story, his inspired and voracious conducting style led to his big break conducting the New York Philharmonic in 1943. He
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Biography
Leonard Bernstein was a phenomenon. He was the first superstar dirigent to have been born in the USA, a gifted pianist, a fiercely intelligent broadcaster and writer, and an inspiring teacher. On top of all that, he was a composer who wrote successful works both for the concert hall and for Broadway. Add in his complex private life and reckless appetites and it’s small wonder that at one point he famously described himself as ‘over-committed on all fronts’. Bernstein was born into a Massachusetts family of Russian Jewish origin, and studied at Harvard University and at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. He also studied conducting at the Tanglewood summer school with Serge Koussevitzky, later becoming his assistant. His big break came in 1943, standing in at short notice for a New York Philharmonic broadcast concert. Later, in 1958, he became music director of the Philharmonic, the first American-born musician to hold the post. His 11 seasons in the job transf