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Na Sung-in
The author is a music critic and director of the classical music brand Poongwoldang.
Leonard Bernstein was one of the greatest conductors of the 20th century. With his wide repertoire, versatility and original yet disciplined interpretations, he was often seen as a rival to Herbert von Karajan. But the two projected very different images. Karajan was known for his stern and almost mystical charisma, while Bernstein appeared polished, relaxed and approachable. His television appearances also made him more familiar to the public.
Leonard Bernstein leads the New York Philharmonic Orchestra in the inaugural concert in New York's new Philharmonic Hall on Sept. 24, 1962. [AP/YONHAP]
