1989
Leonard Bernstein's career launches in 1943, leading to his marriage to actress Felicia Montealegre amidst his complex personal life and relationships with men. Despite Felicia's awareness of his bisexuality, their marriage and family life face increasing strain due to Leonard's escalating affairs. Felicia's breast cancer diagnosis brings Leonard to her side, caring for her until her death, leaving him to grapple with profound grief. The film concludes with an older Leonard reflecting on his life and the enduring memory of Felicia, who remained his muse and the love of his life.
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MAESTRO follows Leonard Bernstein’s rise and deeply felt partnership with Felicia, charting his success, personal trials, and ultimate return to his musical roots.
Open full beat sheetLeonard Bernstein is listed as Protagonist. A brilliant, charismatic, and complex American composer and conductor. In the parsed data, Leonard Bernstein is connected to 66 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 25 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
66 scenes / 24 dialogue linesFelicia Montealegre is listed as Wife of Leonard Bernstein. An actress of Chilean-Costa Rican descent, intelligent and deeply devoted to Leonard. In the parsed data, Felicia Montealegre is connected to 45 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
45 scenes / 12 dialogue linesJamie Bernstein is listed as Supporting. Leonard and Felicia's daughter. In the parsed data, Jamie Bernstein is connected to 12 scenes, first appearing around scene 30.
12 scenes / 0 dialogue linesDavid Oppenheim is listed as Supporting. A close friend and musician. In the parsed data, David Oppenheim is connected to 5 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.
5 scenes / 0 dialogue linesShirley Bernstein is listed as Supporting. Leonard's sister. In the parsed data, Shirley Bernstein is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesTommy Cothran is listed as Supporting. A young man who becomes involved with Leonard. In the parsed data, Tommy Cothran is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 25.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesAaron Copland is listed as Supporting. A renowned composer and mentor. In the parsed data, Aaron Copland is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 9.
3 scenes / 0 dialogue linesBruno Zirato is listed as Supporting. A Neapolitan associate at Carnegie Hall. In the parsed data, Bruno Zirato is connected to 2 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
2 scenes / 2 dialogue linesSerge Koussevitzky is listed as Supporting. A conductor and mentor to Leonard. In the parsed data, Serge Koussevitzky is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 24.
2 scenes / 1 dialogue linesJerry Robbins is listed as Supporting. A choreographer and collaborator. In the parsed data, Jerry Robbins is connected to 1 scene, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 8.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLeonard Bernstein plays piano while being filmed, reflecting on his late wife Felicia.
Leonard BernsteinLeonard receives a phone call about a conducting opportunity and prepares for the day.
Leonard BernsteinLeonard rushes through the hallway.
Leonard BernsteinLeonard looks out over the empty Carnegie Hall.
Leonard BernsteinLeonard and Bruno Zirato discuss the lack of rehearsal before the concert.
Leonard Bernstein, Bruno ZiratoLeonard takes the stage and begins conducting.
Leonard BernsteinBruno Zirato introduces Leonard to the audience after the successful performance.
Leonard Bernstein, Bruno ZiratoLeonard discusses his success with Jerry Robbins and David Oppenheim while Isaac arrives.
Leonard Bernstein, David Oppenheim, Jerry RobbinsLeonard and Aaron Copland record a piano piece.
Leonard Bernstein, Aaron CoplandLeonard gives David a foot massage and records a message for Jerry.
Leonard Bernstein, David Oppenheim, Aaron CoplandFelicia arrives in Queens.
Felicia MontealegreFelicia meets Leonard at a party.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Shirley BernsteinLeonard and Felicia talk about their backgrounds.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard and Felicia race to catch a bus.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard and Felicia walk to the theater.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard and Felicia enter the theater.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard and Felicia read a scene from a play.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreFelicia takes a bow after a performance.
Felicia MontealegreLeonard takes a bow after a performance.
Leonard BernsteinFelicia and Shirley talk after the show.
Felicia Montealegre, Shirley BernsteinLB and Felicia sit in the grass at Tanglewood, playing a game of concentration and discussing their connection.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreFelicia helps LB with his tie on the terrace and they share an intimate moment.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLB and Felicia walk with the Koussevitzkys toward lunch.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Serge KoussevitzkyLunch with Koussevitzky, Copland, and Olga. Koussevitzky critiques LB's career choices.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Aaron Copland, Serge KoussevitzkyLB and Felicia watch a performance of Fancy Free, leading to an immersive dance sequence.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Tommy CothranLB and Felicia share a post-coital conversation about secrets and envy.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLB meets David Oppenheim after a rehearsal.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, David OppenheimLB and Felicia walk arm in arm through a field.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLB and Felicia discuss freedom and love in the maze.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLB and Felicia are interviewed by Edward R. Murrow for television.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Jamie BernsteinLB receives a paper airplane note from his daughter Jamie.
Leonard Bernstein, Jamie BernsteinLB runs into David Oppenheim and his wife.
Leonard Bernstein, David OppenheimLB and David walk together, sharing a moment of intimacy before LB acknowledges the public's gaze.
Leonard Bernstein, David OppenheimLB and Felicia discuss their children and their relationship on the terrace.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreFelicia and Shirley discuss the difficulties of being in LB's orbit.
Felicia Montealegre, Shirley Bernstein, Leonard BernsteinFelicia and Leonard discuss their daughter Jamie's distress over rumors about Leonard.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard talks to Jamie on the porch, attempting to dismiss the rumors as jealousy.
Leonard Bernstein, Jamie BernsteinThe family engages in a casual nail-painting session.
Felicia Montealegre, Jamie BernsteinLeonard and Felicia have a tense conversation about Tommy's presence.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard composes music for Mass.
Leonard BernsteinLeonard walks toward the house, inspired by his music.
Leonard BernsteinLeonard announces he has finished Mass; Felicia jumps into the pool.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreFelicia jumps into the pool.
Felicia MontealegreLeonard watches Felicia in the pool.
Leonard BernsteinFelicia is underwater in the pool.
Felicia MontealegreThe premiere of Mass at the Kennedy Center.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Tommy CothranFelicia confronts Leonard after the performance.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreFelicia separates herself from Leonard.
Felicia MontealegreLeonard arrives at the Dakota apartment for Thanksgiving.
Leonard Bernstein, Jamie BernsteinLeonard interacts with his family and guests.
Leonard Bernstein, Jamie BernsteinFelicia and Leonard have a final, intense confrontation.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard conducts a rehearsal and speaks about artistic freedom.
Leonard Bernstein, Tommy CothranFelicia performs in a television production.
Felicia MontealegreLeonard uses cocaine at a party.
Leonard Bernstein, Tommy CothranLB is in a bathroom, snorting cocaine and taking a phone call from his daughter Jamie while people party in the living room.
Leonard Bernstein, Jamie BernsteinShirley and Jamie meet with Felicia for cocktails, discussing Leonard's affairs and Felicia's recent suitor.
Felicia Montealegre, Shirley Bernstein, Jamie BernsteinEstablishing shot of Ely Cathedral at night.
Leonard Bernstein conducts a massive performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2.
Leonard BernsteinLeonard reaches a state of ecstasy while conducting.
Leonard BernsteinFelicia watches Leonard perform, and they embrace after the show.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard waits for an appointment.
Leonard BernsteinDr. Kruger informs Felicia and Leonard about her cancer diagnosis.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard and Felicia decide to walk in the park.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard and Felicia sit in the park and share an intimate moment.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreFelicia, now ill, receives visitors while Leonard plays the piano.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Jamie BernsteinFelicia asks for no more visitors.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreLeonard screams into a cushion after a phone call.
Leonard BernsteinFelicia folds toilet paper into squares.
Felicia MontealegreJamie tries to help Felicia.
Felicia Montealegre, Jamie BernsteinJamie comforts Felicia in bed.
Felicia Montealegre, Jamie BernsteinThe family dances to 'The Clapping Song'.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia Montealegre, Jamie BernsteinJulia Vega calls for the dog.
Felicia passes away while Leonard is with her.
Leonard Bernstein, Felicia MontealegreA view from the bathroom window.
LB watches from the window as Nina runs across the lawn, followed by LB, and they return to the house with Alex.
Leonard BernsteinLB stands at the sea wall looking out.
Leonard BernsteinLB and the family pack the cars and drive away, leaving Felicia behind.
Leonard BernsteinLB arrives at Tanglewood in a vintage Mercedes.
Leonard BernsteinLB coaches a young conductor named William during an orchestra rehearsal.
Leonard BernsteinA party where LB dances with William.
Leonard BernsteinIt was always better on the piano, I don't know why. So to answer your question, yes, I carry her around with me quite a bit. I've often seen her in the garden working. Julia Vega swears that she's at the top of the stairs every morning when she comes down to do the laundry. Making sure she's separating the whites and the darks. And our children are very jealous because they've never seen her. I... I miss her terribly.
This performance, that was fantastic, was broadcast all over the world. And I feel obliged to say that Maestro Bernstein was called this morning at nine-thirty and he was told that he would actually conduct here, for the first time, after many years --
Brilliant, but... but what no one here knows is how he beat the Soprano out of his poor baby sister performing all those Operas when we were children. Let that be fair warning to you and to everyone!
But he would have to conduct his life in such a way that when he comes out on stage to lead his orchestra, he can truthfully say to himself, my life and my work are clean.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. You know, all you need, all anyone needs is to be sensitive to others. Kindness. Kindness. Kindness.
No, I didn't get any sleep, Bruno. Manfred starts with a down beat rest and you didn't give me a rehearsal with the orchestra.
And if you carry around both personalities, I suppose that means you become a schizophrenic and that's the end of it.
If summer doesn't sing in you, then nothing sings in you. And if nothing sings in you, then you can't make music.
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