Person Open DS/UK/964 Bernstein; Leonard (25 August 1918-14 October 1990); American composer, conductor, author, lecturer and pianist Bernstein Leonard 25 August 1918-14 October 1990 American composer, conductor, author, lecturer and pianist Male (cisgender) Louis Bernstein https://thirdlight.royalalberthall.com/pf.tlx?eAeubZePRtz4 Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States (born)

American Music | Composer, Conductor | Piano White No known disability Jewish Son of Ukranian Jewish parents Gay / Lesbian Leonard Bernstein 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 conductor to receive international acclaim. According to music critic Donal Henahan, Bernstein was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history". Bernstein was the first American-born conductor to lead a major American symphony orchestra He was music director of the New York Philharmonic and conducted the world's major orchestras, generating a significant legacy of audio and video recordings. Bernstein was also a critical figure in the modern revival of the music of Gustav Mahler, in whose music he was most passionately interested. A skilled pianist Bernstein often conducted piano concertos from the keyboard. He was the first conductor to share and explore classical music on television with a mass audience. Through dozens of national and international broadcasts, including Young People's Concerts with the New York Philharmonic, Bernstein sought to make music both intelligible and enjoyable to all. Through his educational efforts, including several books and the creation of two major international music festivals, Bernstein influenced several generations of young musicians. Activism and Views: Bernstein was known for his outspoken political views and his strong desire to further social change. He had been involved in various left-wing causes and organizations since the 1940s. He was blacklisted by the US State Department and CBS in the early 1950s. His political life received substantial press coverage though in 1970, due to a gathering hosted at his Manhattan apartment. Bernstein and his wife held the event seeking to raise awareness and money for the defense of several members of the Black Panther Party against a variety of charges, especially the case of the Panther 21. The New York Times initially covered the gathering as a lifestyle item, but later posted an editorial harshly unfavorable to Bernstein. This reaction culminated in June 1970 with the appearance of "Radical Chic: That Party at Lenny's", an essay by Tom Wolfe. The article contrasted the Bernsteins' comfortable lifestyle in one of the world's most expensive neighbourhoods with the anti-establishment politics of the Black Panthers. It led to the popularization of "radical chic" as a critical term. Bernstein and his wife responded to the criticism, arguing that they were motivated not by a shallow desire to express fashionable sympathy but by their concern for civil liberties. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Bernstein (2019) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHhbryony 8/13/2012 RAHAKirkbride 6/26/2023 77e22213-95aa-409c-ac95-d1ed36dee84c