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Leonard Bernstein

Birth:	Aug. 25, 1918 Lawrence Essex County Massachusetts, USA
Death:	Oct. 14, 1990
Composer, Orchestra Conductor. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, he studied music at both Harvard University and Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music. He first rose to prominence as an interim conductor of the New York Philharmonic in 1943, and would later direct that orchestra from 1958 to 1969, becoming the first American-born conductor to hold that position. On leaving the Philharmonic, he was named Laureate Conductor for life. His compositions were diverse and appealed to people from all walks of life. Among his popular works were several scores for Broadway musicals, such as "On the Town" (1944) and "West Side Story" (1957). His more serious works include "Chichester Psalms" (1965), "Mass" (1971), "A Quiet Place" (1984) and "Arias and Barcarolles" (1989). He won a Grammy for lifetime achievement in 1985. He is buried at the highest point in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. (bio by: Stuthehistoryguy) Family links: Spouse: Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein (1922 - 1978) Cause of death: Heart attack Search Amazon for Leonard Bernstein

Burial: Green-Wood Cemetery Brooklyn Kings County New York, USA Plot: Section G, Lot 43642
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