Artist: Leonard Bernstein
Genre: Classical
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, pianist, and educator who became one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century. As music director of the New York Philharmonic, he brought classical music to millions through his acclaimed Young People's Concerts on television. His compositions spanned orchestral works, ballets, and Broadway musicals, including 'West Side Story,' whose songs became standards. Bernstein's conducting brought passion and insight to a vast repertoire, with his Mahler interpretations particularly celebrated. His educational gifts made complex music accessible without condescension. Bernstein was openly bisexual and a political activist, using his platform to address social issues. His influence on American music extended through both his compositions and his tireless advocacy for music education.
Leonard Bernstein vinyl records
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LEONARD BERNSTEIN Conducts - West Side Story (Highlights) (Scarce 1985 German Deutsche Grammophon label 15-track vinyl LP featuring Kiri Te Kanawa & Jose Carreras superb Jose & Kiri photo on the front of the picture sleeve which along with the vinyl remains near mint) Track Listing: 1. Jet Song 2
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LEONARD BERNSTEIN conducts West Side Story (1985 German digitally recorded stereo double LP starring Kiri Te Kanawa as Maria & Jose Carreras as Tony. Comes housed in a stickered gatefold picture sleeve with a twenty-four page integral libretto including lyrics in German English & French. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl looks rarely played) Track Listing: 01 Prologue 02 Jet Song 03 Somethings Coming 04 The Dance At The Gym 05 Maria 06 Balcony Scene 07 America 08 Cool 09 One Hand One Heart 10 Tonight 11 The Rumble 12 I Feel Pretty 13 Ballet Sequence 14 Gee Officer Krupke 15 A Boy Like That / I Have A Love 16 Taunting Scene 17 Finale
£14.00 used