Inside the Life of Leonard Bernstein




Midday on WNYC show

Summary: <p>Jamie Bernstein discusses her book, <em>Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein</em>. The composer of <em>On the Town</em> and <em>West Side Story</em> and chief conductor of the New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein was one of the most famous creators of his time. This book is an intimate meditation on a complex man, the family he raised, and the music he composed told with a level of detail that only his daughter could offer.</p> <p><em>This segment is guest hosted by Matt Katz. </em></p> <p> </p>