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West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl presented American composer-conductor Leonard Bernstein with an award in recognition of his outstanding musical accomplishments.Bernstein, who celebrated his 70th birthday last month, and the Vienna Philharmonic orchestra are the first recipients of the newly created Johannes Brahms Prize, intended for musicians who spread appreciation and understanding for the 19th century German composer's work.

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