Leonard Bernstein

American conductor and composer (1918–1990)

Leonard Bernstein was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian. Considered to be one of the most important conductors of his time, he was the first American-born conductor to receive international acclaim. Bernstein was "one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history" according to music critic Donal Henahan. Bernstein's honors and accolades include seven Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and 16 Grammy Awards as well as an Academy Award nomination. He received the Kennedy Center Honor in 1981.

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Michael Tilson Thomas dies at 81

Legendary conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas has passed away at age 81 after a long-term illness.

Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor and composer, 1944-2026 Financial Times — Apr 24, 11:00 AM
Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74 The New York Times — Apr 23, 22:16 PM
Grammy-winning conductor who performed for Audrey Hepburn, Barack Obama and Queen Elizabeth II dies at 81 Daily Mail — Apr 23, 22:11 PM
Michael Tilson Thomas, award-winning conductor and composer, dies aged 81 The Guardian — Apr 23, 16:22 PM
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Remembering Michael Tilson Thomas, a Vital American Conductor Wall Street Journal — Apr 23, 21:38 PM
Michael Tilson Thomas, eminent orchestra leader, dies at 81 Boston Globe — Apr 23, 16:18 PM
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81 NPR — Apr 23, 15:53 PM
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Michael Tilson Thomas, 12-time Grammy-winning conductor, dies aged 81 ABC News — Apr 24, 04:08 AM
Michael Tilson Thomas, Renowned Conductor, Dies at 81 The Hollywood Reporter — Apr 23, 15:45 PM
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Michael Tilson Thomas, eminent orchestra leader, dies at 81 Washington Post — Apr 23, 13:55 PM
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Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas dies at 81 AP News — Apr 23, 14:19 PM