Laying bare a life less ordinary

In a warts-and-all memoir, the daughter of American musical icon Leonard Bernstein recounts growing up and learning to live with the legacy of a flawed genius. China Daily caught up with her on a recent visit to Beijing, Fang Aiqing reports.

Leonard Bernstein is best known as the late American conductor, composer and pianist, who lit up 20th-century music.

He also shared his knowledge by narrating musical masterpieces to help the younger audiences find their enthusiasm for the art and illuminated the path for those looking to find their voice in the field.