Leonard Bernstein

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  • Musician
  • Writer
  • Recording Staff

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Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century classical music. Born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Bernstein showed exceptional musical talent from a young age. Bernstein's works spanned various genres, including symphonies, ballets, operas, choral music, and Broadway musicals. He was known for his distinctive style that combined elements of classical music, jazz, and popular music. Some of his most famous compositions include "West Side Story," "Candide," and "Symphony No. 2: The Age of Anxiety." In addition to his achievements as a composer, Bernstein was also renowned as a conductor and music educator. He served as the music director of the New York Philharmonic from 1958 to 1969 and conducted many other leading orchestras around the world. He was known for his passionate and expressive conducting style, captivating audiences with his interpretations of classical repertoire. Bernstein's contributions to music were recognized with numerous awards and honors, including multiple Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and Kennedy Center Honors. He was a charismatic and dynamic figure in the world of music, known for his ability to bridge the gap between classical and popular music and for his advocacy of music education. Leonard Bernstein passed away on October 14, 1990, but his musical legacy lives on. His compositions continue to be performed and cherished, and his influence as a conductor and music educator has left a lasting impact on generations of musicians.}

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Personal Info

Birth Date: August 25, 1918
Birth Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Death Date: October 14, 1990
Death Location: New York, New York
Cause of Death: Heart attack caused by progressive lung failure

Stage & Film

Performance

The Cradle Will Rock
Blitzstein Memorial Concert Performance (1964)
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  • Clerk/Reporter
The Cradle Will Rock
Broadway Revival (1947)
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  • Clerk
The Cradle Will Rock
New York Concert (1947)
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  • Clerk

Staff & Creative

On the Town
Broadway Revival (2014)
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  • Orchestrations [uncredited]
West Side Story
Broadway Revival (2009)
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  • Orchestrations
On the Town
Encores! Concert (2008)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
New York City Opera Revival (2005)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
Lincoln Center Concert (2004)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
Broadway Revival (1997)
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  • Orchestrations
On the Town
Lincoln Center Concert (1996)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
London Concert (1989)
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  • Orchestrations
  • Conductor
Candide
London Transfer of Scottish Opera Production (1988)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
Scottish Opera Revival (1988)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
New York City Opera Production (1982)
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  • Orchestrations
West Side Story
Broadway Revival (1980)
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  • Orchestrations
Wonderful Town
San Francisco and Los Angeles Production (1975)
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  • Orchestrations
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Broadway Concert (1973)
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  • Orchestrations
Trouble in Tahiti
Television Production (1973)
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  • Conductor
On the Town
Broadway Revival (1971)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
Pre-Broadway Tour (Closed on the Road) (1971)
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  • Orchestrations
West Side Story
Lincoln Center Revival (1968)
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  • Orchestrations
The Cradle Will Rock
Off-Broadway Revival (1964)
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  • Musical Consultant
The Cradle Will Rock
Blitzstein Memorial Concert Performance (1964)
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  • Pianist
West Side Story
City Center Revival (1964)
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  • Orchestrations
West Side Story
Broadway Return Engagement (1960)
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  • Orchestrations
West Side Story
National Tour (1959)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
London Production (1959)
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  • Orchestrations
West Side Story
London Production (1958)
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  • Orchestrations
Trouble in Tahiti
New York City Opera Revival (1958)
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  • Conductor
West Side Story
Original Broadway Production (1957)
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  • Orchestrations
Candide
Original Broadway Production (1956)
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  • Orchestrations
Trouble in Tahiti
NBC Opera Theatre Production (1952)
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  • Conductor
The Threepenny Opera
Concert Performance (1952)
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  • Conductor
Trouble in Tahiti
World Premiere Concert (1952)
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  • Conductor
The Cradle Will Rock
Broadway Revival (1947)
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  • Conductor
The Cradle Will Rock
New York Concert (1947)
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  • Conductor
On the Town
Original Broadway Production (1944)
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  • Orchestrations

Commercial Audio

Performance

The Revuers
Original Cast Members (not listed yet)
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  • Piano
On the Town
Original Cast Members (1960)
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  • Performer

Staff & Creative

Candide
London Concert Cast (1989)
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  • Conductor
West Side Story
Studio Cast (1985)
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  • Conductor
Trouble in Tahiti
Television Cast (1973)
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  • Conductor
On the Town
Three Dance Episodes (1963)
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  • Conductor
On the Town
Original Cast Members (1960)
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  • Conductor
On the Town
Studio Cast (1945)
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  • Conductor

Private Audio

Performance

A Pray by Blecht
Demo Recording (1968)
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  • Cast
The Cradle Will Rock
Blitzstein Memorial Concert Performance (1964)
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  • Pianist/Clerk/Reporter

Archival Audio

Staff & Creative

The Threepenny Opera
Brandeis Concert Cast (1952)
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  • Conductor

Commercial Video

Staff & Creative

Candide
London Concert Cast (1989)
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  • Conductor

Writing

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  • Music
  • Lyrics
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  • Music
  • Additional Lyrics [uncredited]
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  • Music & Lyrics
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  • Music & Lyrics
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Music
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  • Libretto & Music
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  • Music
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  • Music

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From ChatGPT

Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, and pianist, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century classical music. Born on August 25, 1918, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Bernstein showed exceptional musical talent from a young age. Bernstein's works spanned various genres, including symphonies, ballets, operas, choral music, and Broadway musicals. He was known for his distinctive style that combined elements of classical music, jazz, and popular music. Some of his most famous compositions include "West Side Story," "Candide," and "Symphony No. 2: The Age of Anxiety." In addition to his achievements as a composer, Bernstein was also renowned as a conductor and music educator. He served as the music director of the New York Philharmonic from 1958 to 1969 and conducted many other leading orchestras around the world. He was known for his passionate and expressive conducting style, captivating audiences with his interpretations of classical repertoire. Bernstein's contributions to music were recognized with numerous awards and honors, including multiple Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and Kennedy Center Honors. He was a charismatic and dynamic figure in the world of music, known for his ability to bridge the gap between classical and popular music and for his advocacy of music education. Leonard Bernstein passed away on October 14, 1990, but his musical legacy lives on. His compositions continue to be performed and cherished, and his influence as a conductor and music educator has left a lasting impact on generations of musicians.}

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Personal Info

Birth Date: August 25, 1918
Birth Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Death Date: October 14, 1990
Death Location: New York, New York
Cause of Death: Heart attack caused by progressive lung failure

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