The Evolution of West Side Story | Jamie Bernstein + More | Talks at Google

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Carnegie Hall’s Clive Gillinson and Jamie Bernstein, daughter of legendary West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein, discuss the history, themes and evolution of one of the world's most iconic musicals, West Side Story.

Learn how its poignant universal themes have been reimagined throughout the years while still being able to speak to the human experience across generations and cultures. 

More information about the Google Arts & Culture West Side Story Project can be found here: https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/u/0/project/west-side-story

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