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Leonard Bernstein
An American Musician
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Leonard Bernstein
A fresh appreciation of the great musical figure that gives him his due as composer as well as conductor
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A fresh appreciation of the great musical figure that gives him his due as composer as well as conductor
Leonard Bernstein stood at the epicentre of twentieth-century American musical life. His creative gifts knew no boundaries as he moved easily from the podium, to the piano, to television with his nationally celebrated Young People’s Concerts, which introduced an entire generation to the joy of classical music.
In this fascinating new biography, the breadth of Bernstein’s musical composition is explored through the spectacular range of music he composed—from West Side Story to Kaddish to A Quiet Place and beyond—and through his intensely public role as an internationally celebrated conductor.
For the first time, the composer’s life and work receive a fully integrated analysis, offering a comprehensive appreciation of a multi-faceted musician who continued to grow as an artist well into his final days.
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Leonard Bernstein by Allen Shawn is highly praised for its in-depth portrayal of Bernstein as a gifted yet conflicted figure. Reviewers commend the biography for its engaging narrative, insightful critical analysis, and the ability to capture Bernstein's complexity and significance to twentieth-century American culture. The book is appreciated for its sympathetic yet detailed account of both his personal and artistic journey, satisfying both casual readers and serious music enthusiasts.
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ISBN: 9780300219852
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 March 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 1 b-w illus.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 363g
Pages: 360
About the Author
Allen Shawn is a composer, pianist, educator, and author who lives in Vermont and teaches composition and music history at Bennington College. His previous books include Arnold Schoenberg’s Journey and Twin: A Memoir.
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