This cleverly edited collection of letters reveals an attractive, deeply humane and energetic man. Just don't be tempted to listen to his recordsLike many figures eminent in their time through a grasp of the zeitgeist and a powerful personality, Leonard Bernstein's reputation has not worn well. Future generations may wonder why it was Bernstein who conducted the Berlin concerts in December 1989 to celebrate the fall …
SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:00AM on November 28, 2013