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Leonard Stein

American conductor and musicologist (1916-2004) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 88

Leonard David Stein was an American musicologist, pianist, conductor and university teacher. He was influential in promoting contemporary music on the American West Coast.

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He was for years Arnold Schoenberg's assistant, music director of the Schoenberg Institute at USC, and among the foremost authorities on Schoenberg's music. He was also an influential teacher in the lives of many younger composers, such as the influential minimalist La Monte Young.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2004 · aged 88