Burton, Humphrey
Leonard Bernstein
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571337934
- author:
- Burton, Humphrey
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 4.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Leonard Bernstein: A Life in Music and Beyond The legendary composer, pianist, author, television teacher, Harvard lecturer, cultural icon, humanist and conductor without peer, Leonard Bernstein's versatility was renowned. He captivated Broadway with hits like On the Town and West Side Story, introducing middle America to classical music through his Young People's Concerts on television. This book draws on hundreds of interviews with family, friends and colleagues, as well as exclusive access to Bernstein's rich legacy of letters and papers. It provides a frank account of his fascinating and complex personality, including his high-spirited vitality, his homosexuality, and his marriage. The narrative chronicles the lifelong conflict between the rival claims of Bernstein's conducting and composing careers. A candid and compelling portrait of one of the 20th century's most influential figures, this book offers a unique insight into the life and times of Leonard Bernstein.
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