Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein

🎂 25th August 1918 (107 yrs) 📍 Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA

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".

Leonard Bernstein

🎬 Movies Featuring Leonard Bernstein

Beatles '64

Beatles '64 (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity

Beethoven's Nine: Ode to Humanity (2024)

as Self (archive footage)
The Only Girl in the Orchestra

The Only Girl in the Orchestra (2023)

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022)

as Self (archive footage)
Bernstein's Wall

Bernstein's Wall (2021)

as Self (archive footage)
West Side Story, le hit de Leonard Bernstein

West Side Story, le hit de Leonard Bernstein (2018)

as himself
Leonard Bernstein: A Genius Divided

Leonard Bernstein: A Genius Divided (2018)

as self
West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic

West Side Stories: The Making of a Classic (2016)

as Self
Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life

Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life (2016)

as Himself
Best of Bayreuth: Highlights from Three Decades

Best of Bayreuth: Highlights from Three Decades (2013)

as self
Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Sibelius

Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Sibelius (2012)

as Self - Conductor
Leonard Bernstein Conducts Beethoven String Quartet No. 16 & Haydn Missa in Tempore Belli

Leonard Bernstein Conducts Beethoven String Quartet No. 16 & Haydn Missa in Tempore Belli (2012)

as Conductor
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 7 - Leonard Bernstein & Wiener Philharmoniker

Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 7 - Leonard Bernstein & Wiener Philharmoniker (2010)

as Conductor
Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)

Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein) (2009)

as Conductor
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould (2009)

as Self (archival footage)
Bernstein conducts Bernstein

Bernstein conducts Bernstein (2008)

as Conductor
Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 3,4,5

Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 3,4,5 (2008)

as Conductor
Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 2,6,7

Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 2,6,7 (2008)

as Conductor
Schumann: The Symphonies - Leonard Bernstein

Schumann: The Symphonies - Leonard Bernstein (2008)

as Conductor
Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 1,8,9

Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 1,8,9 (2008)

Karajan: Beauty As I See It

Karajan: Beauty As I See It (2008)

as Self (archive footage)
Bernstein in Rehearsal & Performance: Shostakovich Symphony No. 1

Bernstein in Rehearsal & Performance: Shostakovich Symphony No. 1 (2008)

as Conductor
Leonard Bernstein - Schubert: Symphony No. 9 / Schumann: Manfred Overture

Leonard Bernstein - Schubert: Symphony No. 9 / Schumann: Manfred Overture (2008)

as Conductor
Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2

Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2 (2007)

as Himself
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Cello Concertos Haydn and Schumann (2007)

as Self - Conductor
Rostropovich Life & Art

Rostropovich Life & Art (2007)

as Self - Conductor
Mozart: Requiem

Mozart: Requiem (2007)

as Self - conductor
Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5

Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5 (2007)

as Himself
Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate

Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate (2006)

as Conductor
Bernstein in Paris: Berlioz Requiem

Bernstein in Paris: Berlioz Requiem (2006)

as Conductor
Bernstein in Paris: The Ravel Concerts

Bernstein in Paris: The Ravel Concerts (2006)

Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde

Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde (2005)

as Conductor
Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note

Leonard Bernstein: Reaching for the Note (1998)

as (archival footage)
Glenn Gould: Extasis

Glenn Gould: Extasis (1993)

as Self (archival footage)
The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past

The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past (1993)

as Self (archive footage)
Bernstein in Australia: Tchaikovsky

Bernstein in Australia: Tchaikovsky (1992)

Bernstein in Japan

Bernstein in Japan (1992)

as Self - Conductor
Candide

Candide (1991)

as Commentator
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Debussy, Images pour orchestre (1991)

as dirigent
Ode to Freedom

Ode to Freedom (1989)

as Self / Conductor
Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide

Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide (1989)

as Self - Conductor
Leonard Bernstein: The Rite of Spring in Rehearsal

Leonard Bernstein: The Rite of Spring in Rehearsal (1988)

The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein

The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein (1985)

as Self
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Tanglewood: So you want to be a conductor (1985)

as Self
No Image

Tanglewood: A Place for Music (1985)

as Self
The Making Of West Side Story

The Making Of West Side Story (1985)

as Self / Conductor
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II (1985)

as Self
Brahms The Piano Concertos

Brahms The Piano Concertos (1984)

as Conductor
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Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli (1984)

as dirigent
Bernstein Brahms Symphonies

Bernstein Brahms Symphonies (1984)

as Himself
The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala

The Metropolitan Opera Centennial Gala (1983)

as Self - Conductor
Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was…

Benjamin Britten: A Time There Was… (1979)

as Himself
Bernstein Beethoven Overtures

Bernstein Beethoven Overtures (1978)

as Conductor
Beethoven Fidelio

Beethoven Fidelio (1978)

as Conductor
Leonard Bernstein: Reflections

Leonard Bernstein: Reflections (1978)

as Self
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Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach (1977)

as dirigent
Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2

Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2 (1977)

as Self / Conductor
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6

Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6 (1976)

as Conductor
Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal

Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal (1976)

as Self - Conductor
The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology

The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology (1976)

as Himself
The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax

The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax (1976)

as Himself
The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics

The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics (1976)

as Himself
The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity

The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity (1976)

as Himself
The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis

The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis (1976)

as Himself
The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth

The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth (1976)

as Himself
Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives

Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives (1976)

as Himself
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8

Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8 (1975)

as Self
Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5

Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5 (1975)

as Self - Conductor
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection” – Leonard Bernstein – Ely Cathedral

Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection” – Leonard Bernstein – Ely Cathedral (1973)

Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3

Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3 (1973)

as Self - Conductor
Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction

Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction (1972)

as Self (conductor and commentator)
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein

Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein (1970)

as Self / Narrator
Bernstein In Vienna: Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major

Bernstein In Vienna: Beethoven, Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major (1970)

as Self / Conductor / Pianist
Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony

Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony (1970)

as Self / Conductor
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis

King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis (1970)

as Self (archive footage)
Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution

Inside Pop: The Rock Revolution (1967)

as Self
Man of Three Worlds: Luchino Visconti

Man of Three Worlds: Luchino Visconti (1966)

as Self - Interviewee
The Creative Performer

The Creative Performer (1960)

Satchmo the Great

Satchmo the Great (1957)

Leonard Bernstein: The Gift of Music

Leonard Bernstein: The Gift of Music (N/A)

Bernstein | Mahler Lieder

Bernstein | Mahler Lieder (N/A)

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Mahler Symphony no. 3: Bernstein (N/A)

as Director