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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.
- Louis Bernstein, August 25, 1918, Lawrence, Massachusetts, U.S.
2 days ago · Leonard Bernstein 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. Bernstein played piano from age 10. He attended Boston.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Leonard Bernstein - West Side Story (1957) (Apr. 19, 2024) West Side Story. Members of the Sharks street gang dancing the choreography of Jerome Robbins to the music of Leonard Bernstein in West Side Story, 1961. (more)
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May 2, 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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Apr 20, 2024 · The pop musicians Bernstein seemed most taken with were The Beatles, whom he called “always predictable” and “a bit more inventive than most”. In fact, the great composer dedicated several minutes of his one-hour documentary to one Beatles album alone. When discussing the group’s 1966 album Revolver in the wider context of pop and ...
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Apr 26, 2024 · Friday, April 26, 2024. The violinist on his new album of two beautifully lyrical 20th century works. Violinist James Ehnes joins the Gramophone Classical Music Podcast this week to talk about his new album for Pentatone of Leonard Bernstein's Serenade and John Williams's Violin Concerto No 1.
Apr 18, 2024 · Synopsis. It was on today’s date in 1944 that the ballet Fancy Free — with music Leonard Bernstein and choreography by Jerome Robbins — was first staged by the Ballet Theater at the old Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. It was a big hit. Bernstein himself conducted, and alongside Robbins took 20 curtain calls.
