Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) Flashcards
Where was Bernstein born?
In Lawrence Massachusetts. His parents were Jewish Ukrainian immigrants.
When was Bernstein Born and when did he die.
1918 to 1990
What jobs did Bernstein have?
He was a conductor, music lecture, author, TV personality and pianist
Where did Bernstein study music?
Harvard University where he met people who would be important influences on his work like Aaron Copland.
Where did he conduct?
The New York Philharmonic for many years
Bernstein was one of the first conductors to do what?
He was One of the first conductors to do young people’s concerts. music education was very important to him.
What other major work was Bernstein writing at the same time that he wrote west side story?
He was writing his opera, Candide. Some of the music that was originally intended for the opera ended up in the musical, and vice versa.
During which musical time frame did Leonard Bernstein compose?
Bernstein was an American 20th century composer.
