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Who was Leonard Bernstein? Exploring the man behind the ‘Maestro’, Bradley Cooper’s new musical biopic
20 December 2023, 15:30
Leonard Bernstein is the subject of musical biopic ‘Maestro’. But who was the legendary conductor-composer and why did his career change the face of American classical music forever?
American conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein is one of classical music history’s most significant figures.
Born in 1918, Bernstein was an acclaimed conductor, composer and pianist, who earned a remarkable 16 Grammy Awards throughout his career.
From leading one of the world’s greatest orchestras, the New York Philharmonic, to composing the multi-award-winning musical West Side Story alongside Stephen Sondheim, Bernstein’s list of achievements is unrivalled.
But who was the man behind the music? With the upcoming musical biopic Maestro portraying the musician’s life hitting cinemas in November later this year, we explore the music he wrote, the barriers he broke, and the men and women he loved.
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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 pieces for the piano. Bernstein's works include the Broadway musical West Side Story, which contin
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About Leonard Bernstein
Composer, conductor, educator, and humanitarian, LEONARD BERNSTEIN (August 25, 1918- October 14, 1990) forged his many talents with an irresistible personality to transform the way people everywhere hear and appreciate music. He broke rules, shattered precedents, and opened doors, insisting that music could, and should, play a vital role in the lives of all people.
Bernstein's successes as a composer ranged from the Broadway stage (most notably, West Side Story) to concert halls all over the world, where his orchestral and choral works continue to thrive. As a conductor of a vast repertoire, he was a dynamic presence on the podiums of the world's great orchestras for half a century, leaving a legacy that endures through an uncommonly rich and diverse catalogue of over 500 recordings and filmed performances. He was the first American-born and -trained conductor to be appointed music director of a major American orchestra, and the first to conduct the Berlin Philharmonic, the London Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Concertgebouw, among others.
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