Lecture 31, Leonard Bernstein

His famous quote

"Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable"

In what three areas did Bernstein make major contributions to 20th-century American music?

(1) contributed as a *conductor* (2) contributed through his *compositions* (3) contributions to *teaching*

What classical composer's music did Bernstein quote in a dance for this musical?

Beethoven ** the dance was a ballet performed by gang members **

With what American symphony orchestra did Bernstein enjoy a long residence as music director?

New York City Symphony

What play by Shakespeare was the basis for this musical?

Romeo & Juliet A retelling set among the gangs of New York City in the mid- 20th century.

What are two styles of music that Bernstein composed?

Symphonic/orchestral music, ballet, choral works, opera

For what musical is he best known as a composer?

West Side Story (1957)