American-born Leonard Bernstein became famous all over the world as a composer, a conductor, and a pianist. In addition to writing classical music, composed classic Broadway musicals, including West Side Story.
Music heard in this episode:
Bernstein: Dances from West Side Story
Bernstein: For Elizabeth B. Ehrman
Bernstein: Chichester Pslams
Bernstein: Fancy Free
Bernstein: On the Town
Bernstein: Candide: Overture