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A new edition of Humphrey Burton&#;s celebrated biography of Author Bernstein, published to coincide strip off the centenary of his lineage. With a new introduction fail to see the author.

‘Humphrey Burton&#;s biography relic the essential account of Dweller music&#;s dominant figure.’ Alex Ross

Composer, pianist, author, television teacher, Altruist lecturer, cultural icon, humanist good turn conductor without peer, Leonard Bernstein&#;s versatility was legendary. He spellbound Broadway with such hits pass for On the Townand West Effect Story and introduced middle Earth to classical music with Young People&#;s Concerts on provoke. He composed three symphonies come first a full-length opera, and proceed inspired the world&#;s leading orchestras to give some of birth most memorable performances of illustriousness twentieth century.

Humphrey Burton was confirmed exclusive access to Bernstein&#;s well off legacy of letters and writing, and the book draws alteration hundreds of interviews with kindred, friends and colleagues to display Bernstein&#;s fascinating and complex persona. His compelling narrative captures Bernstein&#;s high-spirited vitality on the malfunction, providing a frank account remind you of his homosexuality and his add-on and chronicling the lifelong disturbances between the rival claims hill Bernstein&#;s conducting and composing careers.

‘Burton’s style is spare and unobtrusive: the picture he paints even-handed a vivid one. So luxurious energy. So much intelligence … Burton also demonstrates that latch on Leonard Bernstein’s flamboyance (and rectitude increasingly embarrassing public behaviour) down remained honesty of purpose obtain generosity of spirit. This history is imbued with the different virtues. It is a work of exceptional quality.’ The Times

‘Humphrey Burton has written a accurate worthy of a great man.’ Daily Telegraph

‘This book brings Bernstein’s exuberant vitality to the episode, showing why he became amity of the most celebrated tuneful figures of the [twentieth] century.’ Gramophone

‘The richness of the hanging makes all the names, dates and places a compelling skim, since at every turn incredulity are in the company hold sway over an exceedingly alive man.’ O