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  2. 4 days ago · Leonard Bernstein (/ ˈ b ɜːr n s t aɪ n / BURN-styne) (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.

  3. May 7, 2024 · 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.

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  4. May 16, 2024 · Modified & Updated: 30 May 2024. Reviewed by Sherman Smith. Expert Verified Editorial Guidelines. Source: News.wosu.org. Leonard Bernstein, a legendary figure in the world of music, was not just a renowned composer and conductor, but also a true maverick who revolutionized the way music was perceived and celebrated.

  5. 4 days ago · 2020 Broadway revival. West Side Story is a musical conceived by Jerome Robbins with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents . Inspired by William Shakespeare 's play Romeo and Juliet, the story is set in the mid-1950s in the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, then a multiracial, blue ...

  6. May 16, 2024 · Bradley Cooper’s Oscar-nominated film “Maestro” introduced a new generation to the life and genius of Leonard Bernstein, one of the most important Jewish-American icons of the 20th century. But the movie mostly focused on Bernstein’s family life.

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  7. May 13, 2024 · Lenny was Leonard Bernstein, the legendary conductor and composer of “West Side Story.” Tommy was Thomas Cothran, his former lover, close friend and collaborator, who was entrusted to supervise and edit the composition and initial performances of “Mass,” Bernstein’s oratorio.

  8. 5 days ago · 11. 736 views 3 years ago. In late 1966, Leonard Bernstein conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, led by John Georgiadis at Croydon's Fairfield Halls, in Sibelius' fifth symphony.

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