Leonard Bernstein fut une figure majeure de la musique classique américaine, célébré comme chef d'orchestre, compositeur et auteur. Il obtint une reconnaissance mondiale, une première pour un chef né et formé aux États-Unis, notamment grâce à sa direction du New York Philharmonic et à ses populaires Young People's Concerts. Au-delà de la direction, Bernstein fut un compositeur très respecté et un pianiste redoutable dont les apparitions télévisées touchèrent un large public. Il promut de manière significative les compositeurs américains et inspira toute une génération de musiciens.
Leonard Bernstein's Norton Lectures on the future course of music drew cheers from his Harvard audiences and television viewers. In the re-creation of his talks, the author considers music ranging from Hindu ragas through Mozart and Ravel to Copland, Shoenberg, and Stravinsky.
This classic work is perhaps Bernstein's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience music more fully and deeply through one of the most inspired, and inspiring, music intellects of our time. Employing the creative device of "Imaginary Conversations" in the first section of his book, Bernstein illuminates the importance of the symphony in America, the greatness of Beethoven, and the art of composing. The book also includes a photo section and a third section with the transcripts from his televised Omnibus music series, including "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony," "The World of Jazz," "Introduction to Modern Music," and "What Makes Opera Grand."
Song Album
(BH Piano). First-time collection of Leonard Bernstein's works for solo piano, including four previously unpublished pieces. Includes a composer biography and notes on the music. Contents: Four Anniversaries * Five Anniversaries * Seven Anniversaries * Thirteen Anniversaries * Four Sabras (previously unpublished) * Music for the Dance No. II (previously unpublished) * Non troppo presto (previously unpublished) * Sonata * Touches * Bridal Suite for one piano, two players (previously unpublished).
A Theatre Piece for Singers, Players and Dancers
Koncerty pro mladé publikum shromažďují to nejlepší z Bernsteinových přednášek o hudebních námětech. S elegancí, vtipem a úctou k hudbě i obecenstvu osvětluje autor metodu, jazyk, techniku a radost z hudby.
