Leonard Bernstein 1st Edition by Paul R Laird ISBN 1780239106 9781780239101

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ISBN 10: 1780239106 
ISBN 13: 9781780239101
Author: Paul R Laird

Leonard Bernstein was one of twentieth-century music’s most successful and recognizable figures. In a career spanning five decades, he conducted many of the world’s leading orchestras and composed scores for landmark musicals such as West Side Story. With an iron self-belief, he negotiated risky and challenging musical situations that resulted in always passionate, if sometimes mixed, reviews. Published to coincide with the hundredth anniversary of Bernstein’s birth, this engaging new biography provides a concise overview of the life and work of a prodigiously talented, endlessly enthralling, 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 many affairs with men, and his strong yet difficult marriage. Featuring original insights into Bernstein’s life and work, including information gleaned from a 1982 interview with Bernstein, Laird’s book is the ideal introduction to Bernstein’s eclectic musical style and complex character, showing how both fit within the larger world of twentieth-century music.

Leonard Bernstein 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: Early Life and Musical Beginnings

  • Childhood in Lawrence, Massachusetts
  • Influences from Jewish Culture and Family
  • Early Musical Education and Studies at Harvard and the Curtis Institute
  • First Encounters with Classical Music and Composing

• Chapter 2: The Making of a Conductor

  • Bernstein’s Breakthrough with the New York Philharmonic
  • Debut Concert and Immediate Recognition
  • The Unique Style and Charisma as a Conductor
  • His Relationship with Orchestras and Musicians

• Chapter 3: Composing for Broadway and Film

  • West Side Story: The Creation of an Iconic Musical
  • Other Broadway Works: Candide, On the Town, and More
  • Film Scores and Symphonic Adaptations
  • Bernstein’s Approach to Musical Theater

• Chapter 4: A Visionary in Classical Music

  • Composing for the Concert Hall: Chichester Psalms, Symphonies, and More
  • Incorporating Jazz, Popular Music, and Contemporary Styles into Classical Works
  • The Role of Bernstein as a Modernist Composer

• Chapter 5: Bernstein’s Role as an Educator

  • The Young People’s Concerts: Introducing Classical Music to Generations
  • Music and the People: Bernstein’s Legacy as a Teacher
  • Contributions to Music Education and His Influence on Future Generations

• Chapter 6: Bernstein’s Global Impact

  • Conducting Across the World: The Vienna Philharmonic and Beyond
  • Cultural Diplomacy and Bernstein’s Role in the Cold War Era
  • Advocacy for International Peace and Understanding Through Music

• Chapter 7: Personal Life and Relationships

  • Family, Marriage, and Relationships
  • Bernstein’s Struggles with Identity and Public Persona
  • Balancing Personal Life with His Professional Career

• Chapter 8: The Legacy of Leonard Bernstein

  • The Enduring Influence on Music, Conducting, and Theater
  • Bernstein’s Impact on American Classical Music
  • Remembering Bernstein: Tributes and Continuing Influence in Today’s Music World

• Chapter 9: Controversies and Criticisms

  • Public and Critical Reception of His Work
  • Bernstein’s Political Views and Their Impact on His Career
  • Debates About His Compositional Style and Influence

• Chapter 10: Leonard Bernstein: A Visionary for the Future

  • Examining Bernstein’s Enduring Ideas for Music and Society
  • The Influence of His Philosophy on Modern Musicians and Conductors
  • What We Can Learn from Bernstein’s Approach to Music and Life

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