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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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’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.

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13 minutes

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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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