The Life and Times of Leonard Bernstein: The World's Greatest Composers (Masters of Music) (Library Binding)

by Jim Whiting (Author) "It was about mid-afternoon on August 17, 1962..." (more)
Key Phrases: Leonard Bernstein, United States, New York Philharmonic (more...)

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When Leonard Bernstein died in 1990 at the age of 72, one of his admirers said he was actually 288 because he led four separate lives: as a conductor, a composer, a pianist and a teacher. No other American musician has ever had such a diverse career.

A sickly boy, Bernstein discovered music when he was about 10 and pursued a musical career despite his father’s objections. He became literally an overnight sensation when he was 25. With only a few hours notice, he conducted a concert that was broadcast across the entire country. He spent the rest of his life—nearly 50 years—in the spotlight, continually impressing people with his seemingly boundless energy and his love for music. Those qualities have influenced countless numbers of people, adding to their own appreciation of music.

About the Author
Jim Whiting has been a journalist, writer, editor, and photographer for more than 20 years. In addition to a lengthy stint as publisher of Northwest Runner magazine, Mr. Whiting has contributed articles to the Seattle Times, Conde Nast Traveler, Newsday, and Saturday Evening Post. He has edited more than 100 Mitchell Lane titles in the Real-Life Reader Biography series and Unlocking the Secrets of Science. A great lover of classical music, he has written many books for young adults, including The Life and Times of Irving Berlin and The Life and Times of Frédéric Chopin (Mitchell Lane). He lives in Washington state with his wife and two teenage sons.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584152753
• ISBN-13: 978-1584152750
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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