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After Bernstein became famous, his father was asked why he’d been so unsupportive when his son was young. His father, a successful businessman, wanted Bernstein to follow his footsteps and actively discouraged Bernstein’s passion for music he didn’t see how it could lead to a viable career. Unlike their children, Bernstein’s parents did not get along, and their different takes on his talent were apparent. I’m reminded here of the equally gifted twelfth-century composer Hildegard of Bingen, one of whose many creations was also a made-up language-interesting the outlets that exceptional creativity can find.

He kept all those characteristic throughout his life, and all were valuable in his conducting career.īernstein was extremely close to his two younger siblings, and they all spoke an invented language called Rybernian (after Bernstein’s marriage, his wife and children spoke this as well). He was creative, musical, handsome, clever and witty and good with languages, a “take-charge” extrovert who loved attention.

Leonard, born Louis (he changed his name as a teenager), was their first child.

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That he was able to create what he did in a realm that rarely got his full attention is an astonishing tribute to his gifts.īernstein’s parents were Ukrainian Jews who emigrated to the United States in the early twentieth century. The one that probably got the shortest shrift was that of composer. A pianist good enough to perform concertos with major professional orchestras, a composer of several works safely ensconced in the repertoire (including one perfect masterpiece), one of the best of all modern conductors, and a born pedagogue to boot, Bernstein lived a life that careened among multiple strengths and passions. Is it possible for a musician to be too talented? If so, Leonard Bernstein might qualify for that description.

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