Happy Birthday, Lenny! Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Leonard Bernstein (August 25, 1918 - October 14, 1990) was an American conductor, composer, author, music lecturer and pianist. He was among the first conductors born and educated in the United States of America to receive worldwide acclaim. He was probably best known to the public as the longtime music director of the New York Philharmonic, for conducting concerts by many of the world’s leading orchestras, and for writing the music for West Side Story, Candide, Wonderful Town, and On the Town. Bernstein was the first classical music conductor to make numerous television appearances between 1954 and 1989. He had a formidable piano technique and as a composer also wrote symphonies and other concert music. According to The New York Times, he was “one of the most prodigally talented and successful musicians in American history (thanks to Wikipedia for the excerpted bio. Go to the website for the entire article)
Bernstein is represented in the Stanton’s Sheet Music database by over 200 listings. His music may be found in every corner of the store from jazz ensemble, marching band and concert band to music for choir and full orchestra.
Thanks, Lenny!!!