Leonard Bernstein
| First Name | Leonard |
| Last Name | Bernstein |
| Full Name at Birth | Louis Bernstein |
| Age | 72 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | August 25, 1918 |
| Birthplace | Lawrence, MA |
| Date of Death | October 14, 1990 |
| Location of Death | New York City |
| Cause of Death | Heart Failure |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Boston Latin School, Boston, MA |
| University | BA, Harvard University (1939)Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, PA (1941) |
| Occupation Category | Conductor |
| Claim to Fame | Conductor, New York Philharmonic |
| Music Genre | Classical, Piano |
| Music Style | Show Tunes, Cast Recordings, Stage & Screen, Classical Crossover, Vocal, Standards, Modern Composition, Musicals, Avant-Garde |
| Music Mood | Amiable/Good-Natured, Freewheeling, Complex, Sophisticated, Stylish, Theatrical, Sentimental, Romantic, Bright, Light, Literate, Campy, Exuberant, Refined/Mannered, Joyous, Boisterous, Fun, Lively, Brassy, Confident, Rousing |
| Instrument | Conductor, Composer, Piano |
| Father | Sam Bernstein |
| Friends | Jerome Robbins, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Donald Davidson |
Leonard Bernstein (US dict: 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. According to The New York Times, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history."
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Filmography
Selected Leonard Bernstein film and TV show credits:
Music Department Credits
2001
Trouble in Tahiti
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1989
Bernstein Conducts Candide
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1986
Der Rosenkönig
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1986
Haydn: Die Schöpfung
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1985
The Making of 'West Side Story'
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1978
Fidelio
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1975
Gustav Mahler: Symphonie Nr. 8
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1972
Gustav Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde
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1972
Oedipus Rex
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1970
Bernstein on Beethoven: A Celebration in Vienna
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1963
Young People's Concerts: The Latin American Spirit
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1962
Young People's Concerts: The Sound of a Hall
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1952
Omnibus
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Soundtrack Credits
2011
LA Phil Live
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2009
David Garrett Live in Berlin
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2009
The 63rd Annual Tony Awards
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2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure
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2007
Britain's Got Talent
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2004
The 58th Annual Tony Awards
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2004
The Ninth
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2002
Last Dance
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2002
Salvador Escamilla: 40 anys d'ofici
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2000
Top Ten
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1999
Österreich - Unser Jahrhundert
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1998
It's Tough to Be a Bug
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1998
Sarah Brightman in Concert
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1995
Barbra: The Concert
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1995
Rock Family Trees
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1992
MGM: When the Lion Roars
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1991
Breakfast with the Arts
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1990
The Earth Day Special
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1988
Jean Sibelius: Symphonie No. 2 D-dur
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1987
Musical Toast: The Stars Shine on Public Television, A
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1987
A Capitol Fourth
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1986
One Voice
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1985
The Making of 'West Side Story'
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1984
Bernstein: Conductor, Soloist, Teacher
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1980
The Late Late Lien Show
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1978
Fidelio
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1978
Het is weer zo laat!
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1977
Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala
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1977
Pink Lips
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1976
The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard
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1976
Bernstein in London
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1976
The Story of Eloise
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1975
Austin City Limits
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1974
Pen Pals
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1973
Magnavox Presents Frank Sinatra
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1972
Young People's Concerts: Liszt and the Devil
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1972
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Present the One-to-One Concert
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1970
Liza
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1970
Bernstein on Beethoven: A Celebration in Vienna
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1970
New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts: Fidelio - A Celebration of Life
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1969
Young People's Concerts: Two Ballet Birds
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1968
Young People's Concerts: Fantastic Variations (Don Quixote)
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1966
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers - Pictures at an Exhibition
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1965
Señora, La
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1965
Young People's Concerts: A Tribute to Sibelius
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1965
Young People's Concerts: Musical Atoms - A Study of Intervals
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1964
The Hollywood Palace
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1963
John F. Kennedy Memorial Concert
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1962
Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall
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1962
Young People's Concerts: What Is a Melody?
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1962
Young People's Concerts: Happy Birthday, Igor Stravinsky
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1962
Young People's Concerts: The Sound of a Hall
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1962
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 3
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1961
Young People's Concerts: What Is Impressionism?
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1961
Young People's Concerts: Aaron Copland Birthday Party
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1961
Young People's Concerts: Folk Music in the Concert Hall
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1961
A Joyful Noise
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1960
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 1
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1958
Wonderful Town
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1958
Young People's Concerts: What Does Music Mean
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1957
The Lux Show
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1952
Omnibus
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50 años de
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Daimei no nai ongakukai
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Writer Credits
2001
Trouble in Tahiti
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1989
Bernstein Conducts Candide
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1985
Bernstein on Mahler
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1980
Teachers and Teaching: An Autobiographical Essay by Leonard Bernstein
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1976
The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard
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1972
Young People's Concerts: Holst - The Planets
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1972
Young People's Concerts: Liszt and the Devil
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1971
Young People's Concerts: Thus Spoke Richard Strauss
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1970
Bernstein on Beethoven: A Celebration in Vienna
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1970
Young People's Concerts: Anatomy of a Symphony Orchestra
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1970
New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts: Fidelio - A Celebration of Life
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1970
Young People's Concerts: A Copland Celebration
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1970
Bernstein in London: Verdi's Requiem
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1969
Young People's Concerts: Two Ballet Birds
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1969
Young People's Concerts: Bach Transmogrified
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1969
Young People's Concerts: Berlioz Takes a Trip
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1968
Young People's Concerts: Fantastic Variations (Don Quixote)
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1968
Young People's Concerts: Quiz Concert - How Musical Are You?
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1967
Young People's Concerts: A Toast to Vienna in 3/4 Time
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1967
Young People's Concerts: Charles Ives, American Pioneer
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1967
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution
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1967
Young People's Concerts: Alumni Reunion
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1966
Young People's Concerts: What Is a Mode?
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1966
Young People's Concerts: A Birthday Tribute to Shostakovich
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1966
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers - Pictures at an Exhibition
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1965
Young People's Concerts: The Sound of an Orchestra
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1965
Young People's Concerts: A Tribute to Sibelius
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1965
Young People's Concerts: Musical Atoms - A Study of Intervals
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1965
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 6
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1964
Young People's Concerts: What Is Sonata Form?
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1964
Young People's Concerts: Farewell to Nationalism
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1963
Young People's Concerts: The Latin American Spirit
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1963
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 5
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1963
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 4
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1962
Young People's Concerts: What Is a Melody?
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1962
Young People's Concerts: Happy Birthday, Igor Stravinsky
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1962
Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in Japan
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1962
The Drama of Carmen
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1962
Young People's Concerts: The Road to Paris
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1962
Young People's Concerts: Overtures and Preludes
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1962
Young People's Concerts: The Sound of a Hall
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1962
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 3
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1961
Young People's Concerts: What Is Impressionism?
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1961
Young People's Concerts: Aaron Copland Birthday Party
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1961
Young People's Concerts: Folk Music in the Concert Hall
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1961
Romanticism in Music
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1961
Drama Into Opera: Oedipus Rex
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1961
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 2
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1960
Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in Berlin
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1960
Creative Performer, The
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1960
Young People's Concerts: Unusual Instruments of Past, Present and Future
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1960
Young People's Concerts: The Second Hurricane
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1960
Young People's Concerts: Young Performers 1
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1960
Rhythm
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1959
New York Philharmonic in Venice: The Ageless Mozart, The
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1959
Young People's Concerts: What Is a Concerto?
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1959
Young People's Concerts: What Is Classical Music?
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1958
Young People's Concerts: What Does Music Mean
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1958
Young People's Concerts: What Is American Music?
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1952
Omnibus
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1952
Trouble in Tahiti
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