Leonard Bernstein

✶August 25, 1918

†October 14, 1990

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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-born conductor to receive international acclaim. Bernstein was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history" according to music critic Donal Henahan. Bernstein's honors and accolades include seven Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and 16 Grammy Awards, as well as an Academy Award nomination. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981.

American conductor and composer (1918–1990)

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