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He was the first conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Leonard Bernstein
Composer and conductor of the New York Philharmonic in the 60's and 70's
A. Candide B. West Side StoryC. On the Town D. All of the above(apex)The answers is D. All of the above.
Leonard Bernstein was music director of the New York City Symphony from 1945-1947, and of the New York Philharmonic from 1958-1969. After his tenure with the Philharmonic he was named their "laureate conductor" and held that title for the rest of his life. He was not a principle conductor with any other orchestra. He conducted and made recordings with many of the world's greatest orchestras, in particular with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Leonard Bernstein was music director of the New York City Symphony from 1945-1947, and of the New York Philharmonic from 1958-1969. After his tenure with the Philharmonic he was named their "laureate conductor" and held that title for the rest of his life. He was not a principle conductor with any other orchestra. He conducted and made recordings with many of the world's greatest orchestras, in particular with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Ever seen another mammal conduct the New York Philharmonic?
The cast of Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in Berlin - 1960 includes: Leonard Bernstein as Himself - Commentator and Conductor
The cast of Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic in Japan - 1962 includes: Leonard Bernstein as Himself - Commentator and Conductor Zubin Mehta as Himself (conductor) Jennie Tourel as Herself (soprano)
Gustav Mahler.
New York Philharmonic was created in 1842.