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When did Leonard Bernstein start making music?

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Leonard Bernstein's first song “Come Up to My Place” released on December 30, 1944.


One of the seminal figures in American music in the 20th century, Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) was a conductor, composer, pianist, author, TV personality, and lecturer. He gained fame from serving as music director of the New York Philharmonic for over 10 years and conducting a series of televised lectures and concerts for children in the... Read More
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