https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1 The man, the myth, the legend. en-us 2018-12-05 15:32:52 UTC 2026-02-02 06:24:29 UTC hello@padlet.com macneilj19 https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/311416958 2018-12-05 15:45:31 UTC https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/311416958 macneilj19 https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/311417421 - Born in Massachusetts in 1918
- Father was a Russian Immigrant who grew up taking any work he could, so the idea of pursuing a career in the arts was unheard of
- He raised money at the age of 10 so he could afford piano lessons, and due to his quick progress, his father bought him a piano for his bar mitzva.
- He attended Harvard through which he met Dmitri Mitropoulos, a composer who inspired Bernstein to fully pursue music
-Bernstein ended up conducting for the New York City Philharmonic out of a chance of fate.
-He went on to write beloved musicals and operettas such as Candide, On The Town, and West Side Story.]]> 2018-12-05 15:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/311417421 macneilj19 https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/316747439 The musical West Side Story is not only one of Bernstein's most iconic pieces, but also one of the most notable works from the 20th century. Made in collaboration with Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Larents, and Jerome Robbins, this musical is a take on Romeo & Juliette set in 1950's New York City. This tale of tragic lovers marked a turning point in American theater and received nothing but praise once it premiered on Broadway in 1957. The tune "America" in particular illustrates both the beauty of the score and complex social issues within the plot.]]> 2018-12-27 16:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/316747439 macneilj19 https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/316749606 ((also peep Karen Olivo in this revival. She's a real superstar.))]]> 2018-12-27 17:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/316749606 macneilj19 https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/316749717 Well. We love some Lenny Bernstein, so it's only natural that this song is a bop. The orchestrations are great as always and they add a lively tone to the piece, as mirrored by the energetic movement of the sung melody. Lyrically, there's such a nice balance of humor and sarcasm to balance some of the darker realities the characters are dealing with, and it adds depth to each of the characters while still adding levity. The dance break in the piece helps to drive home the high-spirited vibe of the written score and creates a wholesome, refreshing experience for the audience.]]> 2018-12-27 17:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/macneilj19/nkkgmlcclwr1/wish/316749717