West Side Story. Libretto by Stephen Sondheim. Dye-line copies of manuscript piano-vocal scores of Something's Coming (Could Be) and Tonight, with annotations almost certainly in the hand of Bernstein's protégé, Yuri Krasnapolsky by BERNSTEIN, Leonard 1918-1990

NY, Simon & Schuster, 1982.. Hard Cover. 376 p., illus.; 24 cm. "Taken from his letters, his writings, his own personal notes, is a brilliant and unexpected self-portrait of the man, the artist, and the life." Stock #29,735. VG+. American music, biography.

London, Bloomsbury, 1997. Soft Cover. xvi, 471 p., plates, 23 cm. Biography of musician Leonard Bernstein, 1918-1990, pianist, conductor, composer-- everything he did, he did well. Fine, new/softcover. 101692.

NY, Simon & Schuster, 1959. Hard Cover. 303 p., illus., 24 cm. Based on a television series in which Bernstein presented serious musical ideas in layman's terms. Stock #29,734x. Vg,ink owner's name / dj chipped; Another copy, good+ no dj. Biography.

Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Rare early flyer promoting performances by the young conductor with the New York City Symphony at New York City Center for the 1945-46 season.  The flyer reads "New York City Symphony / conducted by Leonard Bernstein / Vital Music old and new Superbly performed under a Stimulating Young Conductor / At prices within the reach of all," all above a portrait of an almost impossibly young Bernstein.  The concerts, which took place between October 8, 1945 and April 1, 1946, included "12 Monday Symphonies," "Symphonies at 6," and "Symphonies for Young America (Ages 12 to 24)," and promised "The finest in modern music," "refreshing vigorous programs," and "new youthful spirit in music."  Stamped "Sep 27 1945" to verso.  Horizontal folding crease with one-inch tear along crease, overall in fine condition."Leonard Bernstein was part performer (his earliest aspirations were as a pianist), part composer, part conductor, part lecturer and author, and part teacher.  An 11-time… Read More

Used; Like New/Used; Like New. Rare souvenir program from the original Broadway production of the classic musical West Side Story, signed by much of the original cast, including the creators of the principal roles: Carol Lawrence (Maria), Larry Kert (Tony), Chita Rivera (Anita), Art Smith (Doc), Mickey Calin (Riff), Ken LeRoy (Bernardo), Lee Theodore (credited here as "Lee Becker") (Anybodys), Eddie Roll (Action), David Winters (Baby John), and Tony Mordente. (A-Rab).  16 pp.  Wear to spine, overall in fine condition.  9 x 12 inches (22.9 x 30.5 cm.).The original 1957 Broadway production opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on September 26, 1957 with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, directed and choreographed by Jerome Robbins, and marked Sondheim's Broadway debut. It ran for 732 performances before going on tour. The production was nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, in 1958, winning two.From the collection of Paul McMahon, a… Read More