Bernstein Books

this book is best for kid who want to success. kid should read this book before it's too late.

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This brief biography of the life of Leonard Bernstein captivated me. I am very familiar with the music of Bernstein, but never got to know him the way my parent's generation did.

Bernstein was ever in the forefront of music both popular, and classical. His "Young People's Concerts" made him, and a great deal of classical music, a houshold name. I was too young to enjoy these, however they are now being re-broadcast on cable television for a whole new generation to enjoy.

Although I was captivated by the music of Bernstein long before I ever read this chronology, I understand the music of Bernstein much better now. It is interesting to look at this life from several perspectives- Bernstein as conductor, Bernstein as composer, Bernstein as father, Bernstein as husband. Most interesting is the fact that Bernstein spent his whole life in search of creating the "flagship" compostion that would secure his place in the books.

Meyers has done a fine job at relaying the "self-illustrated" life of Bernstein. It is an honest book, too, detailing Bernstein's affairs, and tantrums.

Meyers shows us an amazing composer, a respected conductor, and a very colorful reflection of 20th century America via the life of Leonard Bernstein.

Although this book was originally scheduled for publication on 8-22, I received mine today, 8-19, a testament to Amazon.com's speedy delivery service. It's difficult to categorize this volume, falling somewhere between a coffee table picture book and a personal photo album. Bernstein's brother apparently came up with the idea, this in his brother's 90th year. There are articles and remembrances from mostly his years with the NYP, written by Alan Rich, Paul Boyer and others with Burton Bernstein commenting on each. There is a good amount of new black and white photos strewn among the 207 pages with lots of newspaper reproductions, sidebars and fancy graphics that I found a bit distracting and, again, make me want to put it on a coffee table rather than store more formally on a book shelf. But for those of us who cannot get enough of Bernstein and continue to re-read Humphrey Burton's masterful biography, this is a nice adjunct. It makes us miss him all over again.

1n 1971, Leonard Bernstein christened the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with the premiere of his flawed, yet passionate masterwork, Mass: a theatre piece for Singers, Players and Dancers. Mass was born out of the turbulent Sixties and their propensity for questioning religious authority. Mass, however, isn't a petulant squabble over sex or patriarchy; it's an investigation of the spiritual quest, and how that quest can bring the seeker into direct conflict with both his/her religious institutions, neighbors, and even his/her own self. It's part Missa Solemnis, part Hamlet, and part orgy. In the score, Bernstein attempted to blend his symphonic style with sixties psychodelic rock. Neither style was well served by such an attempt. Yet among the crossover sludge is some of Bernstein's most profound utterances: the cherubic delights of the Gloria Tibi and the Sanctus, the mystery of the choral hymns, and the simple faith of the Celebrant's songs, all unforgettable to most who've heard them. According to the good people at Amazon.com, the vocal score of Mass is no longer available; the publisher, Boosey and Hawkes, has run out, and, presumably, does not intend to print anymore. Mass, of course, would still be available for performance through the publisher, but if no one has heard the piece, who would want to perform it? Mass is so full of musical gems that not having a vocal score available for purchase serves music lovers ill. Even if the score were exorbitantly expensive, at least libraries, universities, and conservatories could make the music available to its patrons. The music could then be re-introduced to a generation who, I suspect, has lost contact with this masterpiece by one of America's most underappreciated masters.

This is a truly interesting book. It is very exciting to read a book written in 1991 and see where the United states stood economically, and where we thought we would be by the year 2001.(Almost two years ago). Malcolm Abrams & Harriet Bernstein keep it interesting to read throughout; never using boring cliches, and often talking about inventions with a little story to go along. I would recommend anyone to read this book. It is great to see some of the weird inventions that seem too far-fetched even for todays society, not even remembering this book was written in 1991. If you want a great book that will keep you reading to the end, More Future Stuff is the way to go.

This book rhymes, and it is pretty true. It tells all about things that mothers do. It also has nice illustrations. This is a very good book to give to a mother.

Seymour Bernstein's work for adults is well-known for improving tone and touch in mature piano players. For teachers looking for an understandable way to demonstrate these techniques to their younger students, this book is highly recommended. Plenty of drawings, expressive descriptions, and useful exercises will make a real difference in the artistry of your youngest students. Could use more contemporary illustrations in the next edition. A little pricey, keep it as a studio copy, can't expect every student to purchase it at the retail price.

The rhyming is well done (not forced like some books), the story well told and realistic. My 4-year-old daughters who have a 2 year-old brother think it is great and ask me to reread it. It is not overly sacharine or preachy.

This book reviews the history of the tiny town in Ohio that I grew up in. New Bremen, Ohio, might not be found on many maps, but Mark Bernstein covered its story from start to present. He starts by introducing the German immigrants who settled the village and continues up to the 1998 MAC Champion Boys Basketball Team. Go Cardinals! The topics covered include a wide range from World War II to the education at New Bremen Local Schools.