Leonard Bernstein was a towering figure in American classical music, celebrated as a conductor, composer, and author. He achieved worldwide acclaim, a first for a US-born and educated conductor, notably through his tenure with the New York Philharmonic and its beloved Young People's Concerts. Beyond his conducting, Bernstein was a highly respected composer and formidable pianist whose television appearances reached a broad audience. He significantly championed American composers and inspired a generation of musicians.
Leonard Bernstein's Norton Lectures on the future course of music drew cheers from his Harvard audiences and television viewers. In the re-creation of his talks, the author considers music ranging from Hindu ragas through Mozart and Ravel to Copland, Shoenberg, and Stravinsky.
This classic work is perhaps Bernstein's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience music more fully and deeply through one of the most inspired, and inspiring, music intellects of our time. Employing the creative device of "Imaginary Conversations" in the first section of his book, Bernstein illuminates the importance of the symphony in America, the greatness of Beethoven, and the art of composing. The book also includes a photo section and a third section with the transcripts from his televised Omnibus music series, including "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony," "The World of Jazz," "Introduction to Modern Music," and "What Makes Opera Grand."
Song Album
(BH Piano). First-time collection of Leonard Bernstein's works for solo piano, including four previously unpublished pieces. Includes a composer biography and notes on the music. Contents: Four Anniversaries * Five Anniversaries * Seven Anniversaries * Thirteen Anniversaries * Four Sabras (previously unpublished) * Music for the Dance No. II (previously unpublished) * Non troppo presto (previously unpublished) * Sonata * Touches * Bridal Suite for one piano, two players (previously unpublished).
