Leonard Bernstein
Born on 25 Aug 1918Place of birth: Lawrence, Massachusetts, USADied on 14 Oct 1990
Known for: Sound
Biography
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, author, and lifelong humanitarian. He was one of the most significant American cultural personalities of the 20th century. According to music critic Donal Henahan, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history".