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The True Story of Leonard Bernstein from Maestro

The True Story of Leonard Bernstein from Maestro

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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Maestro contains the complicated relationship between Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) and Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan).

Maestro contains the complicated relationship between Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) and Felicia Montealegre (Carey Mulligan).

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Besides the two main actors, the cast also includes Maya Hawke, Matt Bomer, and Michael Urie.

Besides the two main actors, the cast also includes Maya Hawke, Matt Bomer, and Michael Urie.

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Cooper both directs and stars in Maestro, and producers on the movie include Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Bernstein was a legendary composer, conductor, and pianist.

Cooper both directs and stars in Maestro, and producers on the movie include Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese. Bernstein was a legendary composer, conductor, and pianist.

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He is even considered one of the most important conductors in music history. Leonard Bernstein’s works include West Side Story, the original music for On the Waterfront film.

He is even considered one of the most important conductors in music history. Leonard Bernstein’s works include West Side Story, the original music for On the Waterfront film.

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During his brilliant career, Bernstein received two Tonys, 16 Grammys, seven Emmys, and an Academy Award nomination.

During his brilliant career, Bernstein received two Tonys, 16 Grammys, seven Emmys, and an Academy Award nomination.

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His Young People’s Concerts were televised programs that introduced classical music to wider people.

His Young People’s Concerts were televised programs that introduced classical music to wider people.

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Meanwhile, Montealegre was an actress who gained success for her performances in theater roles on Broadway and TV.

Meanwhile, Montealegre was an actress who gained success for her performances in theater roles on Broadway and TV.

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Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre met in 1946 at a pianist Claudio Arrau’s party, They got married in 1951, but their perfect image didn’t reflect the reality of their relationship.

Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre met in 1946 at a pianist Claudio Arrau’s party, They got married in 1951, but their perfect image didn’t reflect the reality of their relationship.

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The couple lived between Connecticut and New York and regularly hosted parties and events at their homes. Writers, composers, and playwrights of the time attended their parties.

The couple lived between Connecticut and New York and regularly hosted parties and events at their homes. Writers, composers, and playwrights of the time attended their parties.

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In reality, Leonard Bernstein engaged in multiple affairs with men and women while still married.

In reality, Leonard Bernstein engaged in multiple affairs with men and women while still married.

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After announcing his retirement in 1990, he passed away on October 14, 1990, from a heart attack.

After announcing his retirement in 1990, he passed away on October 14, 1990, from a heart attack.

Designed by Alexander Rabu

Designed by Alexander Rabu