Leonard Bernstein, who was born on August 25, 1918, was “the greatest pianist among the conductors, the greatest conductor among composers, the greatest composer among pianists,” Arthur Rubinstein (one of the greatest pianists among pianists) once said, which sounds like a backhanded compliment until Rubinstein added “He is a universal genius.” The breadth of his […]
SOURCE: New York Theater at 09:43PM on August 25, 2018