Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein

by Laird, Paul R.

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Leonard Bernstein was one of twentieth-century music's most successful and recognizable figures. Published to tie in with the hundredth anniversary of Bernstein's birth, this biography provides a concise overview of the life and work of this talented and controversial musician. Drawing on more than thirty years of study, leading Bernstein scholar Paul R. Laird describes Bernstein's work as a conductor, composer, music educator and commentator, evaluating all of his major compositions. Laird als…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Leonard Bernstein / Paul R. Laird.

Summary

Leonard Bernstein was one of twentieth-century music's most successful and recognizable figures. Published to tie in with the hundredth anniversary of Bernstein's birth, this biography provides a concise overview of the life and work of this talented and controversial musician. Drawing on more than thirty years of study, leading Bernstein scholar Paul R. Laird describes Bernstein's work as a conductor, composer, music educator and commentator, evaluating all of his major compositions. Laird also explores the impact of Bernstein's complicated personal life on his professional work, including his homosexuality and his strong yet difficult marriage.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2018

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Reaktion books
  • Place of Publication:London
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2018

The Physical Object

  • Description:212 Seiten : : Illustrationen, Porträts

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781780239101, 1780239106
  • oclc:on1036368244
  • LC Classification:ML410.B566
  • Dewey Decimal:780.9

Subjects

Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein, Leonard / 1918-1990 Biografie Biographies Composers Composers -- Biography -- United States composers (people in music) Composers-United States-Biography Compositeurs Compositeurs -- Biographies. -- États-U… Musicians Musicians -- Biography. -- United States Musicians -- United States Musicians / United States / Biography Musiciens -- Biographies. -- États-Unis Musiciens -- États-Unis United States

Writers

Laird, Paul R.

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