Leonard Bernstein, 72 (1918-1990)

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Leonard Bernstein. (25th August 1918 - 14th October 1990) was an American composer, conductor, author, music lecturer, and pianist. He was among the first conductors born and educated in the U.S. to receive worldwide acclaim. According to music critic Donal Henahan, he was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history."