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If you mean the musical/operetta, he did write music for it, and the overture is one of his most popular concert pieces.
If you mean the story or the lyrics, no. The story was written by Voltaire. Lyrics were by Richard Wilbur, with some updating in some versions by Stephen Sondheim.
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Who wrote the music in West Side Story?
West Side story is a musical and book by Arther Laurents based on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet with lyrics byStephen Sondheim
Music writer for West Side Story?
Leonard Bernstein.
What are the release dates for Leonard Bernstein Conducts West Side Story - 1985 - TV?
Leonard Bernstein Conducts West Side Story - 1985 - TV was released on: USA: May 1985
How did Leonard Bernstein use music in West Side story to create tension throughout the film from the start?
he used different dynamics and different musical instruments to do with the tension of the scene
What are some famous musicals?
Les Miserables, Cats, Joseph and the technicolour dreamcoat, Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, Wicked, Westside story, High school musical (1,2,3), Oliver, Annie, Annie get your gun, 42nd Street, Beauty and the Beast and Guys and Dolls. Try going to the link below!
Who was the composer of the opera Candide?
The music was written by Leonard Bernstein and it was based on Voltaire's novel Candide.
Did Leonard Bernstein write for orchestras?
Yes
Where can one watch Candide Overture videos?
Youtube has a video of Leonard Bernstein conducting the Candide Overture. There is also a really cool video on Youtube with people playing the overture on clarinets.
What is the birth name of Leonard Bernstein?
Leonard Bernstein's birth name is Louis Bernstein.
What was Leonard Bernstein Mother's name?
Leonard Bernstein's mother's name was Jennie Bernstein.
What is Leonard Bernstein's birthday?
Leonard Bernstein was born on August 25, 1918.
Where was Leonard Bernstein was born?
Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States.
What actors and actresses appeared in Leonard Bernstein in Salzau - 1990?
The cast of Leonard Bernstein in Salzau - 1990 includes: Leonard Bernstein as Himself (conductor)
Where was Leonard-bernstein born?
Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States.
What time did Leonard Bernstein write in?
He wrote in the Modern time period which is 1910-present time.
What is Leonard Bernstein's music style?
He loved to write jazz, classical music, and Broadway mjusic
When was Bernstein's opera Candide first performed?
Boston October 1956
