Leonard Bernstein : American original : how a modern renaissance man transformed music and the world during his New York Philharmonic years, 1943-1976 /
A visual tribute to the life and career of the pioneering conductor evaluates his role as a first American-born and trained conductor of a major orchestra, in an account that analyzes his contributions in a range of venues.
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| Language: | English |
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New York :
Collins,
[2008]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Helluva town: my New York 1943 to 1976 / by Alan Rich
- A brother's recollection: on the town
- Leonard Bernstein: humanitarian and social activist / by Paul Boyer
- A brother's recollection: paying the price
- Bernstein's musicals: reflections of their time / by Carol Oja
- A brother's recollection: easy laughter of a grand wit
- Leonard Bernstein and television: envisioning a higher purpose / by Tim Page
- A brother's recollection: the maestro's new medium
- Leonard Bernstein's separate peace with Berlin / by Burton Bernstein
- An idealist abroad / by Jonathan Rosenberg
- As music director: a quest for meaning and identity / by Joseph Horowitz
- A brother's recollection: charismatic teacher, consummate performer
- On the podium: intellect and ecstasy / by Bill McGlaughlin
- Bernstein and Mahler: channeling a prophet / by James M. Keller
- A brother's recollection: Mahler's muse tempts another
- An American voice / by John Adams.