Leonard Bernstein

Born: 25th of August 1918

Died: 14th of October 1990 (aged 72)

Biography:
Leonard Bernstein was an American composer, conductor, pianist, music educator, author, and lifelong humanitarian. He was one of the most significant American cultural personalities of the 20th century. According to music critic Donal Henahan, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history".