Description: Bold new essays demonstrate how Leonard Bernstein influenced American culture, society, and politics through his conducting, composing, political relationships, and activism.
Brief description: Daniel Abraham is Professor of Music at American University.
Review Quotes:
"This collection of essays is cohesive, informative, and well researched, offering a unique scholarly perspective on one of America's best loved musicians."
-Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett, The Aaron Copland Fund for Music