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Leonard Bernstein Remembered by Marin Alsop

Acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop shares her experiences of the legendary West Side Story composer and explains why he is such a significant figure in the world of music.

As part of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s Bernstein night, acclaimed conductor Marin Alsop shares her own experiences of the legendary West Side Story composer.

It was as a nine-year-old girl that Marin first saw Bernstein, and from that moment, she knew she wanted to be a conductor. Here, she talks about eventually becoming a student of Bernstein’s, why he is such a significant figure in the world of music and how he ultimately helped inspire her to achieve her dreams.

13 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Dec 2023 20:00

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Role Contributor
Interviewed Guest Marin Alsop
Series Producer Simon Goretzki
Producer Simon Catt

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