12 ridiculously gorgeous photos of Leonard Bernstein

8 February 2019, 15:29 | Updated: 8 February 2019, 15:31

Here are 12 absolutely gorgeous snaps of the composer, conductor, part-time pianist and full-time heartthrob: Leonard Bernstein. *sigh*

1. Young Leonard, with lovely, swoopy hair.

   

2. Older, sunkissed Leonard in colour. *melts*

   

3. We’re not even sure how this is possible, but Lenny makes it happen.

   

4. Looking deep into Leonard’s eyes; chances of survival: 0. *dies*

   

5. A toothy grin from the man, myth, the legend.

   

6. Absolutely beaming.

   

7. Quizzical Lenny…

   

8. Sullen and sultry, with one heck of a neckerchief.

   

9. Rocking a turtleneck. Is there anything neck-related this man can’t wear?

   

10. Making smoking look cool. We’re not condoning it, obviously... but look.

    

11. Leaning on a chair, and being sexy. *faints*

    

12. On the podium, in his element. Sigh.

    

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