Comprehending the Magic of Leonard Bernstein

NEW YORK - Oct. 21, 2014 - PRLog -- "A few luscious slices from the massive cake that was the life of the great pianist, composer, conductor and public personality....A nearly impossible task, recording this lush life, but Shawn helps us comprehend the magic." --Kirkus Reviews

In this fascinating new biography, the breadth of Bernstein’s musical composition is explored, through the spectacular range of music he composed—from West Side Story to Kaddish to A Quiet Place and beyond—and through his intensely public role as an internationally celebrated conductor. For the first time, the composer’s life and work receive a fully integrated analysis, offering a comprehensive appreciation of a multi-faceted musician who continued to grow as an artist well into his final days.

Watch author Allen Shawn  discuss the life of Bernstein with his brother, actor Wallace Shawn in a lively and entertaining book trailer!




Allen Shawn is a composer, pianist, educator, and author who lives in Vermont and teaches composition and music history at Bennington College. His previous books include Arnold Schoenberg's Journey and Twin: A Memoir.

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