Biography
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor and pianist. He was born Louis Bernstein on 25 August 1918 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and later changed his name to Leonard. He studied at Harvard University and the Curtis Institute of Music.
Bernstein composed the score for the film On the Waterfront (1954). His music was featured in the film Maestro (2023). He is also known for the scores to On the Town (1949) and West Side Story (1961), among other works.
