Leonard Bernstein
Born: 25th August 1918, Lawrence
Died: 14th October 1990, New York
Nationality: American
Leonard Bernstein 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. Bernstein's honors and accolades include seven Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and 16 Grammy Awards (including the Lifetime Achievement Award) as well as an Academy Award nomination. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981.
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Further Reading: Bernstein
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Presto Presents... Lara Downes at Yamaha Music London
27th Jul 2026
The pianist, broadcaster and cultural activist discusses her new album on Pentatone, spanning 250 years of American music and weaving together voices past and present in observation of the country’s anniversary year.
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James Ehnes on John Williams and Leonard Bernstein
24th Apr 2024
The violinist talks about his new album of pieces by two titans of twentieth-century American culture, what their music has meant to him throughout his life, and his thoughts on the differing stylistic qualities and requirements of writing for film as opposed to the concert hall.
Popular Genres: Bernstein
Orchestral
Chamber
Instrumental
Choral
Concertos
Popular Works: Bernstein
- A Simple Song (from Mass) (16)
- America (from West Side Story) (34)
- Anniversaries (13) (19)
- Anniversaries (4) for piano (1948) (15)
- Anniversaries (5) for piano (1949-51) (17)
- Anniversaries (7) (24)
- Candide - Overture (118)
- Chichester Psalms (42)
- Clarinet Sonata (49)
- Dance Episodes (3) from ‘On The Town' (31)
- Divertimento for Orchestra (24)
- Facsimile - Choreographic essay for orchestra (20)
- Fancy Free, ballet (44)
- Glitter and be gay (from Candide) (22)
- I Feel Pretty (from West Side Story) (19)
- I Hate Music, a cycle of five 'kid songs' (15)
- Make Our Garden Grow (from Candide) (11)
- Maria (from West Side Story) (61)
- Mass (11)
- Meditations (3) from 'Mass' (14)
- On the Waterfront (11)
- On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite (29)
- One Hand, One Heart (from West Side Story) (17)
- Piano trio (15)
- Prelude, Fugue & Riffs for Solo Clarinet and Jazz Ensemble (48)
- Rondo for Lifey (16)
- Serenade (after Plato's 'Symposium') (45)
- Slava! A political Overture (22)
- Somewhere (from West Side Story) (68)
- Songfest (13)
- Symphony No. 1 'Jeremiah' (23)
- Symphony No. 2 'The Age of Anxiety' (32)
- Symphony No. 3 'Kaddish' (22)
- Tonight (from West Side Story) (47)
- Touches - Chorale, Eight Variations and Coda (18)
- West Side Story (20)
- West Side Story Suite (16)
- West Side Story: Mambo (13)
- West Side Story: Symphonic Dances (80)
- Wonderful Town (16)
Recent Best Sellers: Bernstein
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New. Mujer Fatal
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Bernstein: On The Waterfront | Orchestral Works
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg
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Presto Editor's Choice, March 2018
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Gramophone Magazine, June 2018, Editor's Choice
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalist 2018
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John Williams: Violin Concerto No. 1 & Bernstein: Serenade
James Ehnes (violin), Saint Louis Symphony, Stéphane Denève
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalists 2024
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