Can you make a list of all of the things you're good at? Learn about all the music Leonard Bernstein made with his talents as a pianist, conductor, composer and teacher.
Episode 16 playlist
Benjamin Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra — Leonard Bernstein loved talking about music and teaching kids about the orchestra.
LISTEN Benjamin Britten: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Ludwig Van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 — Bernstein could play piano and conduct at the same time. He does in this performance of Beethoven.
LISTEN Ludwig Van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1
Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story Medley — This is music from his most popular musical, West Side Story. It was inspired by Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
LISTEN Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story Medley
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