Leonard Bernstein

Born

August 25, 1918

Died

October 14, 1990 · age 72

From

Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA

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".