Leonard Bernstein: An Icon of American Music Celebrated at the Skirball Museum A Paean to the Man and the Exhibit
The renowned pianist Arthur Rubinstein described him as a universal genius. Just to witness him on the podium conducting or on television in its early days explaining classical music to the millions one realized that. Leonard Bernstein simply exuded exuberance and talent no matter what endeavor he embarked on, be it conducting classical music; composing for the stage, the screen, or the concert hall; championing music or social justice; or educating and inspiring any and…
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