The composer, conductor, and pianist who began his spectacular career as substitute conductor of the New York Philharmonic on only a few hours' notice was ________.

A. Cole Porter
B. Leonard Bernstein
C. Richard Rodgers
D. Steven Sondheim


Answer: B

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