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The director masters rhythm and mood while ebulliently starring as the conductor alongside Carey Mulligan
They heap praise on stars Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, even though the film covers uncomfortable ground
Bradley Cooper directs and stars in this passion project about the complex, brilliant conductor
A recent discussion over Leonard Bernstein raises the question of whether an actor is performing an impression or an interpretation
The director hits the sweet spot with a brilliant renovation of the Bernstein-Sondheim musical
Two concerts that added to the broader picture of the composer’s life and times
A gala concert whose programme and performers carried huge symbolic value
Orchestral brilliance gleamed from every number in Bernstein’s musical
The John Wilson Orchestra did justice to this supremely energetic musical
Antonio Pappano led an evening of music by, or championed by, Leonard Bernstein
The re-evaluation of Bernstein’s legacy in his centenary year is bringing forward many substantial tributes, not least this complete set of his symphonies
A programme that represented Leonard Bernstein as composer, conductor and pianist
The composer’s 1971 work has become appreciated for its stylistic diversity
Bernstein’s musical and Janáček’s opera feature impressive performances by young singers
Leonard Bernstein’s neglected musical is revived as part of the Bard SummerScape festival
The programme for the opening concert featured works by the two composers, plus an intriguing new opera
This peculiar, repetitive work was further marred by a self-satisfied video
Recorded live, the semi-staged performance sports diverse choirs, an essential American accent and plenty of pizzazz
Why Bernstein's 'Mass' is as relevant today as it was when it premiered in 1972
The second edition of the festival chooses a safer path with Henze, Bernstein, MacMillan and Landi
The unlikely pairing of the two composers reflected a broach church of religious faith in music
Standards were high, yet this triple bill was oddly underwhelming
A concert at the Barbican that captured the spirit and melodic flair of Leonard Bernstein’s music
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