Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) was an American composer, conductor, pianist, and educator whose work joined classical music, Broadway, and public music education.

New York Philharmonic: An American symphony orchestra founded in New York City in 1842. Bernstein served as its music director from 1958 to 1969 and later became laureate conductor.
Young People's Concerts: A New York Philharmonic concert series introducing young audiences to orchestral music. Bernstein hosted and shaped the televised series from 1958 to 1972.
Felicia Montealegre: A Costa Rican-born American actress who married Leonard Bernstein in 1951. Montealegre was Bernstein's spouse and a close partner in his family and public life.
Curtis Institute of Music: A conservatory in Philadelphia founded in 1924. Bernstein studied piano and conducting at Curtis after graduating from Harvard.
West Side Story (1961 film): A 1961 musical film adaptation of the Broadway musical, directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins. The film brought Bernstein's score to an international audience beyond the theater.
West Side Story: A 1957 Broadway musical that recasts Romeo and Juliet amid rival youth gangs in New York City. Bernstein composed its score, one of his best-known works.
Omnibus (American TV program): An American cultural television program broadcast from 1952 to 1961. Bernstein's 1955 program on Beethoven's Fifth Symphony demonstrated his television teaching style.
Michael Tilson Thomas: An American conductor, pianist, and composer who founded the New World Symphony. Bernstein mentored Tilson Thomas, who became one of his most visible conducting protégés.
Bruno Walter: A German-born conductor who led major orchestras and opera houses in Europe and the United States. Walter gave Bernstein his first major conducting opportunity with the New York Philharmonic in 1943.
Mass (Bernstein): A 1971 theatrical work by Bernstein combining liturgy, classical music, rock, and musical theater. Its unconventional form reflects Bernstein's effort to address faith and social conflict through music.

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