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All About Bernstein

YourClassical Adventures: Episode 16 - All About Bernstein
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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.

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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.

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Ludwig Van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 01

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.

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Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story Medley

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