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100
YEARS
of
Bernstein
Marin Alsop and the BSO
celebrate the legacy of one
of music’s greatest icons
W
hen it comes to influential
figures in 20 th -century
American music, it
doesn’t get much bigger
than Leonard Bernstein.
Not only a composer
and conductor, but also a deeply committed
educator and humanitarian, Bernstein’s
name connotes the same legendary status
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associated with other giants of classical music
like Bach, Beethoven and Brahms.
Across the country and around the world,
celebrations are underway to honor the man
who left this indelible mark on the music
world. Born on August 25, 1918, Bernstein
would have celebrated his 100 th birthday this
year, and orchestras, festivals and artists from
Boston to Budapest are paying tribute.
BY DEVON MALONEY