 Leonard Bernstein Lyrics and Songs
Popular or famous Leonard Bernstein music songs: Maria Lyrics, Rhapsody in Blue, Somewhere Lyrics, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Cha-Cha, Tonight. More music lyrics and songs Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Rumble. Molto allegro, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Meeting Scene. Meno mosso. More music lyrics and songs Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: "Cool" Fugue. Allegretto, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Mambo. Presto. More music lyrics and songs Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Prologue. Allegro moderato, American in Paris, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Finale. Adagio. More music lyrics and songs Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: "Somewhere". Adagio, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Scherzo. Vivace leggiero, Fancy Free Ballet: IV. Pas De Deux. More music lyrics and songs America, Fancy Free Ballet: VII. Finale, Fanfare For The Common Man, Adagio For Strings, Overture To Candide. See All Songs
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Leonard Bernstein Biography
A major figure in American music, Artist was a highly accomplished composer of both popular and classical works as well as distinguished conductor. He is best known for composing the music for WEST SIDE STORY, ON THE WATERFRONT (for which he was nominated an Academy Award), and CANDIDE. He received six Emmys, 16 Grammys and three Tony Awards in his lifetime. Bernstein, a Harvard graduate, also served as conductor of the New York Philharmonic from 1958-1969, during which he launched the acclaimed YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS series. In 1972, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Although he passed in 1990, Bernstein's memorable songs from WEST SIDE STORY and ON THE TOWN are frequently recorded by new artists who specialize in the Great American Songbook.
Key Personnel
Worked With
Dave Brubeck, Leonard Bernstein / Mahler, Leonard Bernstein / Mahler / NYP / Vpo, Original Broadway Cast, Leonard Bernstein / Ipo / Lap / Lso, Leonard Bernstein / Shostakovich / Stravinsky
Contemporaries
John Cage, Alex North, Stephen Sondheim, Rodgers & Hammerstein
Followers
Rufus Wainwright, Laura Nyro, Lee Feldman, Jonathan Larson
Influences
George Gershwin, Kurt Weill (Composer), Jerome Kern
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