Birthday: August 25, 1918 (Virgo)
Born In: Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
Leonard Bernstein, the legendary musician, who inspired an entire generation with his music ensembles and symphony orchestras, was one of the most influential classical musicians of the last century. An influential teacher, a brilliant conductor, a fine composer, and an accomplished pianist, Leonard Bernstein was a musician of rare talent who wowed his young fans with his flamboyant style and pedagogic flair. In fact, he was the most dominant classical musician of his times who influenced the musical scene of his day more than his peers did. As said by one of the veterans, “When he gets up on the podium, he makes me remember why I wanted to become a musician.” No 20th century musician had as towering yet controversial career as Leonard Bernstein. His contribution to the realms of music is indeed unsurpassable. His music was deeply inspired by the people of America. No other musician succeeded in arresting the attention of entire America as much as Bernstein did with his television shows. His musical concerts were not only appeasing to the ears, but were an inspiration for every mind. Even after he passed away after a long battle with emphysema, at the age of 72, his works still continue to remain popular and are performed all over the world.
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Also Known As: Louis Bernstein
Died At Age: 72
Spouse/Ex-: Felicia Cohn Montealegre
father: Samuel Joseph Bernstein
mother: Jennie Resnick
siblings: Burton Bernstein, Shirley Anne Bernstein
children: Alexander Bernstein, Alexander Serge Leonard Bernstein, Jamie Anne Maria Bernstein, Nina Maria Felicia Bernstein
Born Country: United States
Quotes By Leonard Bernstein Pianists
Died on: October 14, 1990
place of death: The Dakota, New York, United States
Ancestry: Russian American, Ukrainian American
Grouping of People: Jewish Musician
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
U.S. State: Massachusetts
education: Harvard University
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Awards
1987 | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music/Dance Programming - Performing | Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening (1987) |
1976 | Outstanding Classical Music Program | Great Performances (1971) |
1972 | Outstanding Single Program - Variety or Musical - Classical Music | Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein (1970) |
1965 | Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment - Actors and Performers | New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts (1958) |
1961 | Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Music for Television | Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in Berlin (1960) |
1958 | Best Musical Contribution for Television | Omnibus (1952) |
1957 | Best Musical Contribution for Television | Omnibus (1952) |
2018 | Best Historical Album | Winner |
1993 | Best Orchestral Performance | Winner |
1993 | Best Classical Album | Winner |
1992 | Best Engineered Recording, Classical | Winner |
1992 | Best Classical Album | Winner |
1991 | Best Orchestral Performance | Winner |
1991 | Best Classical Album | Winner |
1991 | Best Contemporary Composition | Winner |
1990 | Best Orchestral Performance | Winner |
1985 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Winner |
1978 | Best Classical Album | Winner |
1974 | Best Opera Recording | Winner |
1968 | Best Classical Choral Performance (Other Than Opera) | Winner |
1968 | Album of the Year, Classical | Winner |
1965 | Album of the Year, Classical | Winner |
1964 | Most Promising New Classical Recording Artist | Winner |
1964 | Best Recording for Children | Winner |
1963 | Best Recording for Children | Winner |
1962 | Best Recording for Children | Winner |
1962 | Best Documentary or Spoken Word Recording (Other Than Comedy) | Winner |
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