The legendary composer Leonard Bernstein conducted his iconic work for the first time, 30 years after the creation of West Side Story. Initially nervous, he soon thrived under the challenge, and the orchestra and singers were fully committed to working with him. The result was a captivating cinematic experience that will endure for generations to come.
Leonard Bernstein Conducts West Side Story
The film meticulously captures the recording process of Leonard Bernstein's 1985 performance of the "West Side Story" score, featuring celebrated operatic singers.
