Leonard Bernstein

He was born on August 25, 1918 in Lawrence, Massachusetts

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He was the first American conductor to gain global recognition.

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He composed music a variety of genres, such as symphonic, orchestral, ballet, film, theatre, choral, opera, and piano.

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He was a popular teacher and a good communicator.

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He used television and other media to introduce classical music to a mass audience

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He was a social activist who backed several causes, including AIDS research, anti-war, , and civil rights.

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Netflix releases a Portrait of Leonard Bernstein on 20 December 2023.

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The documentary name is "MAESTRO"

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The drama film depicts relationship between American composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre.

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Some of Bernstein's well-known pieces, including Candide, West Side Story, and A Quiet Place, are also featured in the movie.

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