Historical FigureMale
Leonard Bernstein
1918 – 1990
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryLeonard 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, as well as an Academy Award nomination. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
August 25, 1918
Lawrence
Date of death
October 14, 1990
New York City
Citizenship
United States
Occupations & fields
conductorpianistcomposerfilm score composermusic teacherwriter
Awards & honours
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyRing of Honour of the City of ViennaGreat Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of AustriaGrammy Lifetime Achievement AwardPraemium ImperialeLéonie Sonning Music Prize
Notable works
Symphony No. 1Symphony No. 2Symphony No. 3West Side StoryCandide
- Field and occupation
- americký dirigent, klavirista, hudobný skladateľ a pedagóg
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