Leonard Bernstein Popular Song Rankings [2026]
Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) was a composer and conductor from Massachusetts, United States.
After his success with the New York Philharmonic, he went on to conduct renowned symphony orchestras around the world.
This time, we’ve compiled a ranking of pieces by this composer, who is also widely celebrated for his compositions.
Playlist
| Leonard Bernstein Popular Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Overture to the stage production “Candide”Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Candide is a philosophical novella by the French philosopher Voltaire… |
| 2 | 13th anniversaryLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Bernstein: A Collection of Piano Miniatures Filled with Affection |
| 3 | Four AnniversariesLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | A collection of piano pieces by Bernstein, composed with affection for four people |
| 4 | Five AnniversariesLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | A collection of piano pieces for a friend, imbued with Bernstein’s gratitude and affection. |
| 5 | 7th AnniversaryLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | A collection of piano pieces Bernstein dedicated to his close friend |
| 6 | Candide Overture – Leonard BernsteinLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Overture to Candide, an opera by Bernstein |
| 7 | Aria and BarcarolleLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Bernstein’s late song collections |
| 8 | West Side Story TonightLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Bernstein's masterpiece musical |
| 9 | Candide OvertureLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Leonard..., one of the most representative musicians of the 20th century, |
| 10 | TatchesLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | A difficult yet elegant piano masterpiece composed by Bernstein |
| 11 | “America” from the musical “West Side Story”Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | A classic song that satirically portrays the immigrant American Dream |
| 12 | “Somewhere” from the musical “West Side Story”Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | The famous piece “Somewhere” composed by Bernstein |
| 13 | Symphonic Dances from the musical West Side StoryLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Bernstein masterpiece, rich in musicality |
| 14 | “Tonight” from the musical “West Side Story”Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Tonight, the budding love between Tony and Maria |
| 15 | “Maria” from the musical “West Side Story”Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | The Beauty of “Maria” by Bernstein |
| 16 | “Mambo” from the musical West Side StoryLeonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Leonard Bernstein, one of the most representative American musicians of the 20th century, … |
| 17 | Overture to the musical ‘Candide’Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Bernstein’s composition, the sparkling and bright Overture to Candide |
| 18 | Symphony No. 2 “Age of Anxiety”Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Concerto for Orchestra by Bernstein |
| 19 | Symphony No. 1 “Jeremiah”Leonard Bernstein |  play_arrow | Music imbued with the anguish of a Jewish composer |