List of awards and nominations received by Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein, an American composer and conductor, won several Grammy Awards and Tony Awards over his lifetime. His awards are both for his conducting and his compositions.
| Award | Wins | Nominations |
| 0 | 1 | |
| 16 | 63 | |
| 1 | 1 | |
| 7 | 13 | |
| 2 | 3 | |
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards, or "Oscars", are a set of awards given annually for excellence of cinematic achievements. The awards, organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), were first held in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | On the Waterfront | Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |
Emmy Awards (Primetime)
The Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, recognizes excellence in the television industry.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Himself | Best Male Personality- Continuing Performance | Nominated |
| Omnibus | Best Musical Contribution for Television | Won | |
| 1958 | Won | ||
| 1961 | Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic | Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Music for Television | Won |
| 1965 | New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts with Leonard Bernstein | Outstanding Individual Achievements in Entertainment- Actors and Performers | Won |
| 1972 | Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein | Outstanding Single Program - Variety or Musical - Classical Music | Won |
| 1973 | Bernstein in London Special of the Week | Outstanding Single Program - Classical Music | Nominated |
| 1975 | Bernstein at Tanglewood Great Performances | Outstanding Classical Music Program | Nominated |
| 1976 | Bernstein and The New York Philharmonic Great Performances | Won | |
| 1982 | Bernstein/Beethoven | Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts | Nominated |
| 1984 | Bernstein: Conductor, Soloist and Teacher (Great Performances) | Nominated | |
| 1985 | Bernstein Conducts "West Side Story" (Great Performances) | Nominated | |
| 1987 | Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening | Outstanding Individual Achievement - Classical Music-Dance Programming- Performing | Won |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Recording Academy of the United States (formerly the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences or NARAS) for outstanding achievements in the music industry. Often considered the highest music honor, the awards were established in 1958.
Kennedy Center Honors
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Himself | Kennedy Center Honors | Won |
National Medal of Arts
| Year | Nominated work | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Himself | National Medal of Arts | Declined |
In 1989, Leonard Bernstein refused his award, allegedly due to how a federal grant to an art show on AIDS had been revoked.[6]
Tony Awards
The Tony Awards recognize achievements in Broadway theatre. The awards, presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, were first held in 1947 at the Waldorf Astoria New York.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Wonderful Town | Best Musical | Won |
| 1957 | Candide | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 1958 | West Side Story | Best Musical | Nominated |
| 1969 | Himself | Special Tony Award | Won |
References
- "Leonard Bernstein". GRAMMY.com. November 19, 2019.
- https://www.kennedy-center.org/artists/b/ba-bn/leonard-bernstein/
- "Leonard Bernstein". Television Academy.
- https://www.tonyawards.com/winners/?q=leonard%20bernstein
- https://www.tonyawards.com/nominees/?q=leonard%20bernstein
- Kimmelman, Michael (November 15, 1989). "Leonard Bernstein Refuses The National Medal of Arts". The New York Times.
