Biography
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, author, and lifelong humanitarian. He was one of the most significant American cultural personalities of the 20th century. According to music critic Donal Henahan, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history".
Awards & recognition
- Praemium Imperiale · 1990
- Brahms-Preis · 1988
- Ernst von Siemens Music Prize · 1987
- Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal · 1987
- Commander of the Legion of Honour · 1986
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- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1985
- Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna · 1982
- Kennedy Center Honors · 1980
- Austrian Decoration — Science and Art · 1976
- Léonie Sonning Music Prize · 1965
- Tony Award — Best Musical · 1953
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Ditson Conductor's Award
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Grammy Awards
- Great Golden Medal of Honour — Services to the Republic of Austria
- honorary doctor of Tel Aviv University
- honorary doctor of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Sibelius Medal
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Tony Award — Best Musical · 1958 · nominated
- Tony Award — Best Musical · 1957 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1955 · nominated
Filmography18 titles
Leonard Bernstein: A Genius Divided
The Making Of West Side Story
The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
On the Waterfront
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
West Side Story
On the Town
West Side Story
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Only Girl in the Orchestra
Beatles '64
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Maestro
Great Performances
Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note
New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve: Bernstein on Broadway
Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life
Karajan: Beauty As I See It