With his enthusiasm and versatility, Leonard Bernstein ranks among the most fascinating musical personalities of the 20th century. Music was his great love and passion, and he worked tirelessly, day after day. “I can’t live one day without hearing music, playing it, studying it, or thinking about it.” With his warm and versatile voice, Ulrich Noethen traces Bernstein’s life through interviews, reports and letters. Anna and Ines Walachowski bring Bernstein’s music to life at the piano, performing the overture from the operetta “Candide” as well as dances and many of the famous songs from “West Side Story”. It is a tribute to the great musician and humanitarian whose charisma and influence continue to resonate today.
Ulrich Noethen is one of Germany’s leading character actors in film and television and a renowned audiobook narrator. He has appeared in numerous films and television productions, including “Comedian Harmonists”, “Gripsholm”, “Downfall” and “Hannah Arendt”.
Anna and Ines Walachowski have long been regarded as one of today’s leading piano duos. For more than two decades, the two sisters have captivated audiences on international concert stages and through their eleven CD recordings released to date.
