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With The Death Of Leonard Bernstein In 1990, The Music World Lost One Of Its Most Vital Forces. Bernsteins Death Came Only A Matter Of Days After He Had Announced His Retirement From Conducting, And The News Was Received With Incredulity And Shock Around The World. A Composer, A Conductor, A Pianist, Host Of The Wildly Popular Omnibus Series And The Young Peoples Concerts, Bernstein Was In Many Ways A Pioneer. The First American To Conduct At La Scala (Cherubinis Medea In 1953 With Maria Callas), And The First To Take Over A Major American Orchestra When He Became Music Director Of The New York Philharmonic In 1958, He Gave A New Respectability To The Idea Of The Americanbornandtrained Musician. As Tim Page Wrote In Newsday After Bernsteins Death, Bernsteins Decision To Make A Career In America Was 'A Declaration Of Independence' For His Generation Of American Musicians.In Conversations About Bernstein, Friends, Critics, And Collaborators, As Well As The Worldclass Musicians Who Shared The Stage With Bernstein, Remember The Private Artist Behind The Public Flamboyance And Acclaim. In An Unprecedented Series Of Interviews With Author William Westbrook Burton, They Reveal How Bernstein Worked, The Perennial Conflicts In His Personal And Professional Lives, And Why He Made The Choices That He Did. Here Are Not Only The Great Triumphsthe Stunning Debuts As Conductor With The New York Or The Vienna Philharmonics, The Rapturous Reception Of The Incomparable West Side Storybut The Moments Of Selfdoubt And Crushing Disappointment As Well. Composer Lukas Foss Remembers Bernstein As A Preternaturally Poised Young Student Under Pressure To Work In His Fathers Beauty Parlor Business. Former New York Times Critic Harold Schonberg Maintains That His Unrelentingly Negative Reviews Of Bernsteins Performances Made No Difference To Bernsteins Career. Carol Lawrence Recreates The Historic First Production Of West Side Story. Conductor John Mauceri Recalls With Deep Affection Bernsteins Sometimes Maddening Methods Of Conducting And Composing, And Members Of Bernsteins Orchestras As Well As Opera Stars Christa Ludwig, Frederica Von Stade, Jerry Hadley, And Renowned Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich Share Recollections Of Memorable Recordings And Performances.A Portrait Emerges Of A Remarkably Generous Conductor And Musical Theatre Collaborator Adored Worldwide, Who Nonetheless Believed At The End Of His Life That His Single Most Cherished Ambitionthe Creation Of A Serious Masterworkremained Unrealized. Candid, Entertaining, And Often Moving, Conversations About Bernstein Is A Deeply Enjoyable Look At The Career Of Arguably The Most Famous Musician Of Our Time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Conversations About Bernstein'? A: The book focuses on the life and career of Leonard Bernstein, featuring insights from friends, critics, and collaborators about his artistic journey and personal struggles.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Conversations About Bernstein' is William Westbrook Burton.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Conversations About Bernstein'? A: The genre of the book is Music, specifically focusing on the life of a prominent composer and conductor.
- Q: How many pages does 'Conversations About Bernstein' have? A: The book contains a total of 198 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Conversations About Bernstein' published? A: The book was published on March 9, 1995.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is offered in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with musicians? A: Yes, the book includes interviews with world-class musicians who collaborated with Bernstein, sharing their experiences and memories.
- Q: Is 'Conversations About Bernstein' suitable for someone new to classical music? A: Yes, the book provides a candid and engaging perspective on Bernstein's life, making it accessible for readers new to classical music.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Conversations About Bernstein'? A: The book explores themes of artistic ambition, personal conflict, and the impact of Bernstein's contributions to music and culture.