The Joy of Music Leonard Bernstein Review

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(More customer reviews)Leonard Bernstein excelled at everything he tried--he was a fantastic conductor, composer, and writer.From popular music from West Side Story to jazz to "serious art music" like Chichester Psalms and his Mass, Bernstein was never constrained by any seeming limitations.This book is a compilation Bernstein's writings.The first section consists of dialogues between Bernstein and several imaginary characters regarding society's philosophy of music.These discussions are quite intellectual and thought-provoking.The second section contains seven television transcripts about subjects ranging from Musical Theater to J.S. Bach.This half is much more accessible and a breeze to read.If you can't read music, you would enjoy getting CDs of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, Brahms' First Symphony, and Bach's St. Matthew Passion before curling up with this book.It will enhance your enjoyment of Bernstein's exciting descriptions, and will make them come to life.

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Leonard Bernstein was one of the twentieth century's preeminent American composers. This classic work, perhaps the maestro's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music, is now available in this special reprinting with a foreword from Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and Washington Post music critic Tim Page. Nearly fifteen years after Bernstein's death, The Joy of Music continues to be a must-have for all music fans-both inside and outside of the classroom-who wish to experience music more fully and deeply through one of the most inspired, and inspiring, music intellects of our time.
Employing the creative device of "Imaginary Conversations" in the first section of his book, Bernstein illuminates the importance of the symphony in America, the greatness of Beethoven, and the art of composing. The book also includes a photo section and a third section with the transcripts from his televised Omnibus music series, including "Beethoven's Fifth Symphony," "The World of Jazz," "Introduction to Modern Music," and "What Makes Opera Grand."

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