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The classical TV series Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra was created by world-renowned orchestra conductor Leonard Bernstein, in 1960. Bernstein created the show for the purpose of exposing young viewers, mainly school-aged children, not just to European classical music, but to various kinds of orchestral instruments as well. It was a ...
Leonard Bernstein ( / ˈbɜːrnstaɪn / BURN-styne) [1] (born Louis Bernstein; August 25, 1918 – October 14, 1990) was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. Considered to be one of the most important conductors of his time, he was the first American-born conductor to receive international acclaim.
The New York Philharmonic's annual "Young People's Concerts" series was founded in 1924 by conductor "Uncle" Ernest Schelling and Mary Williamson Harriman and Elizabeth "Bessie" Mitchell, co-chairs of the Philharmonic's Educational and Children's Concerts Committee. [4] Schelling designed the concerts to encourage a love of music in children ...
Leonard Bernstein’s children Jamie, Alexander and Nina were in complete awe the first time they saw Bradley Cooper as the renowned conductor and composer. “It took our breath away, it made us ...
Leonard Bernstein's children are breaking their silence over the controversy surrounding Bradley Cooper's portrayal of their father in the upcoming biopic, Maestro.. The drama started after ...
Bradley Cooper plays Leonard Bernstein in Netflix's new film, 'Maestro.' He came under fire Tuesday for using makeup to enhance his nose to embody the composer.
Felicia Montealegre Bernstein ( née Felicia María Cohn Montealegre; February 6, 1922 – June 16, 1978) was an American actress born in Costa Rica. [1] Montealegre appeared in televised dramas and theatrical roles. [2] She also performed with symphony orchestras in dramatic acting and narrating roles. Her collaborators included her husband ...
Felicia died of cancer on June 16,1978, according to the Leonard Bernstein Office. She passed away at the couple's home in East Hampton, Long Island, The New York Times reported. Felicia was just ...