BERNSTEIN, LEONARD. (1918-1990). American composer, conductor, teacher, and pianist. SP. (“Leonard Bernstein”). 1p. 12mo. (3 ½” x 5 ½”) N.p., N.d. A black-and-white bust portrait of Bernstein in profile, signed “Best wishes” in the lower blank margin.

Enormously talented, Bernstein is remembered for his compositions, his leadership of the New York Philharmonic, and his interest in education. After studying under conductors Fritz Reiner and Serge Koussevitzky, Bernstein held posts with several prominent American and foreign orchestras including the New York Philharmonic where he introduced his popular “Young People’s Concerts” series. Bernstein was a prolific composer who worked in the disparate disciplines of classical, liturgical, jazz, and contemporary music. His works include West Side Story, the oratorio Kaddish and music for the film On the Waterfront.

Ink shows slight smearing; otherwise very fine.