The Leonard Bernstein Letters

ISBN 10 : 1478985291 ISBN 13 : 9781478985297

Editeur : Hachette Original, 2014

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Leonard Bernstein was a charismatic and versatile musician - a brilliant conductor who attained international super-star status, and a gifted composer of Broadway musicals ( West Side Story), symphonies ( Age of Anxiety), choral works ( Chichester Psalms), film scores ( On the Waterfront), and much more. Bernstein was also an enthusiastic letter writer, and this audiobook is the first to present a wide-ranging selection of his correspondence. The letters have been selected for the insights they offer into the passions of his life - musical and personal - and the extravagant scope of his musical and extra-musical activities. Bernstein's letters tell much about this complex man, his collaborators, his mentors, and others close to him. His galaxy of correspondents encompassed, among others, Aaron Copland, Stephen Sondheim, Jerome Robbins, Thornton Wilder, Boris Pasternak, Bette Davis, Adolph Green, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and family members including his wife Felicia and his sister Shirley. The majority of these letters have never been published before. They have been carefully chosen to demonstrate the breadth of Bernstein's musical interests, his constant struggle to find the time to compose, his turbulent and complex sexuality, his political activities, and his endless capacity for hard work. Beyond all this, these writings provide a glimpse of the man behind the legends: his humanity, warmth, volatility, intellectual brilliance, wonderful eye for descriptive detail, and humor.

Revue de presse :

'This incredible collection of letters gives us a glimpse into the depth and breadth of Bernstein's world. The sheer volume of correspondence, all beautifully presented and annotated by Nigel Simeone, shows us that Bernstein loved the written word as much as the musical word!' --Marion Alsop, Music Director, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

'This is an enthralling collection. As Bernstein's authorized biographer I can only say that with this precious tool in my hand I want to start all over again. It's indispensable!' --Humphrey Burton, author of Leonard Bernstein

'[Bernstein's] letters have tremendous zest, and a good journalistic eye, too' --Christopher Hart, The Sunday Times

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Hachette Original
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1478985291
• ISBN 13: 9781478985297
• Reliure: CD
• Éditeur: Simeone Nigel