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Leonard Bernstein ( / ˈbɜːrnstaɪn / 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.
- Louis Bernstein, August 25, 1918, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
Dec 20, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Leonard Bernstein, one of the most celebrated and acclaimed composers of the 20th century. He composed the score for the Broadway musical West Side Story and led the New York Philharmonic in a legendary conducting career. Find out his quick facts, early life, conducting style, musical works, personal life, and legacy.
Dec 20, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Leonard Bernstein, the legendary American conductor, composer and pianist. Discover his musical legacy, his sexuality, his family and his upcoming biopic Maestro.
- Sophia Alexandra Hall
5 days ago · Leonard Bernstein (born August 25, 1918, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.—died October 14, 1990, New York, New York) was an American conductor, composer, and pianist noted for his accomplishments in both classical and popular music, for his flamboyant conducting style, and for his pedagogic flair, especially in concerts for young people. The ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Aug 24, 2018 · The Complex Life Of Leonard Bernstein, A Once-In-A-Century Talent : Deceptive Cadence Born 100 years ago on Aug. 25, 1918, Bernstein was a larger-than-life character — on stage as a conductor ...
Leonard Bernstein was born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He took piano lessons as a boy and attended the Garrison and Boston Latin Schools. At Harvard University, he studied with Walter Piston, Edward Burlingame-Hill, and A. Tillman Merritt, among others. Before graduating in 1939, he made an unofficial conducting debut with ...
Learn about the life and work of Leonard Bernstein, a musical genius who composed, conducted, taught, and advocated for social justice. Explore his legacy, his works, his memory project, and his quotes on this website.
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