Leonard Bernstein: Larger Than Life

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Leonard Bernstein Was Americas Musical Ambassador To The World. This Fascinating Documentary Shows Why Bernstein Was One Of The Most Influential Classical Musicians Of The Last Century. He Was An Inspirational Teacher A Brilliant Conductor A Fine Composer And An Accomplished Pianist. In His Role As An Educator He Found And Fascinated An Even Larger Audience Of Young Listeners On Television Shows Such As Omnibus And Young Peoples Concerts. As A Composer (West Side Story On The Town Etc.) He Could Bridge Gaps And Break Down Barriers In An Extraordinarily Skilful And Yet Accessible Manner Reaching A Large Audience Worldwide Way Beyond Classical Music. The Film Includes Interviews With Leonard Bernsteins Children Jamie Alexander And Nina Bernstein Gustavo Dudamel Stephen Sondheim Kent Nagano Marin Alsop Sir Peter Jonas Christoph Eschenbach Norman Lebrecht Members Of The Vienna Philharmonics Craig Urquhart And Many Others. Bonus Interviews With Gustavo Dudamel Kent Nagano Marin Alsop