Although he died at 72 in 1990, he was an artistic/cultural giant of the 20th century. His prolific career and work included conducting great orchestras such as the New York Philha... moreAlthough he died at 72 in 1990, he was an artistic/cultural giant of the 20th century. His prolific career and work included conducting great orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, teaching those who became great conductors such as Seiji Ozawa, Michael Tilson Thomas, and John Williams, and composition ranging from classical symphonies to religious (Chichester Psalms) to Broadway (West Side Story) to jazz.Did you have the pleasure of watching/hearing Bernstein speak and/or perform, live or on TV? Do you have a favorite from among all of his great work? less
