Leonard Bernstein Composer Essentials

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Leonard Bernstein Composer Essentials

Unique among 20th-century composers for his range and variety, Bernstein gave us everything from West Side Story and Candide to three powerful symphonies, operas, songs, ballet and film music, as well as a substantial body of choral, chamber and piano works—all drawing on a dizzying array of influences and styles, and all employing an essentially lyrical voice. Difficult to categorise, Bernstein occupies a unique place in modern music, and an unassailably important one.

Act I: America

Al De Sio, Noel Schwartz, Julie Oser, Reri Grist, Wilma Curley, Erne Castaldo, David Winters, Chita Rivera, Lee Becker, Frank Green, Carmen Gutierrez, Kenneth LeRoy, Lowell Harris, Tony Mordente, Tommy Abbott, Carol Lawrence, Jack Murray, Eddie Roll, Art Smith, George Marcy, Larry Kert, Grover Dale, Jamie Sanchez, Hank Brunjes, Max Goberman, Marilyn D'Honau, Marilyn Cooper, Mickey Calin, John Harkins, Martin Charnin, Lynn Ross, Jay Norman, Gene Gavin, William Bramley, Ronnie Lee, Studio Orchestra, Elizabeth Taylor, Arch Johnson, Liane Plane, Nanette Rosen, Carole D'Andrea

4:32

Overture

London Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein

4:29

Opening / New York, New York (Remastered)

Cris Alexander, On the Town Ensemble (1960), Leonard Bernstein, On the Town Orchestra (1960), Adolph Green, Michael Kermoyan, John Reardon

11:31

II. Waltz. Allegretto, con grazia

BBC Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin

2:15

9. One Hand, One Heart

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, José Carreras, Leonard Bernstein

5:39

1. The Prologue. Lento moderato

Sir Simon Rattle, Berlin Philharmonic, Krystian Zimerman

2:25

2. The Seven Ages. Variation 1. L'istesso tempo

Sir Simon Rattle, Krystian Zimerman, Berlin Philharmonic

1:00

2. The Seven Ages. Variation 2. Poco più mosso

Berlin Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle, Krystian Zimerman

1:29

2. The Seven Ages. Variation 3. Largamente, ma mosso

Krystian Zimerman, Berlin Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle

1:26

Cool

Mickey Calin, West Side Story Ensemble (2009)

4:00

Prelude for the Brass

Leonard Bernstein, Benny Goodman, Columbia Jazz Combo

1:49

Fugue for the Saxes

Leonard Bernstein, Benny Goodman, Columbia Jazz Combo

1:47

Riffs for Everyone

Columbia Jazz Combo, Leonard Bernstein, Benny Goodman

4:11

I. Enter Three Sailors

New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein

2:50

Jazz Trio ("Mornin' Sun")

London Symphony Orchestra, Michael Tilson Thomas

3:12

II. Profanation (Remastered)

Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Jennie Tourel

6:38

Blues / Promenade / Mambo / Pas de Deux / Jump

West Side Story Chorus, West Side Story Orchestra, Johnny Green

9:27

II. Psalm 23 (Complete) & Psalm 2 (Verses 1-4)

Leonard Bernstein, Camerata Singers, New York Philharmonic, John Bogart

5:35

Symphonic Dances

Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic

20:58

I. Invocation - Kaddish 1

Felicia Montealegre, New York Philharmonic, Columbus Boychoir, Jennie Tourel, Camerata Singers, Leonard Bernstein

8:23

No. 18, Ballet at the Village Vortex

Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, Sir Simon Rattle

2:28

1. Phaedrus - Pausanias: Lento - Allegro marcato (Live)

Leonard Bernstein, Gidon Kremer, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

6:45

Devotions Before Mass: Hymn and Psalm, "A Simple Song" (Celebrant)

Marin Alsop, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Jubilant Sykes, Asher Edward Wulfman, Peabody Children's Chorus, Morgan State University Choir

4:10

Devotions Before Mass: Responsory, "Alleluia" (Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass)

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Marin Alsop, Morgan State University Choir, Jubilant Sykes, Asher Edward Wulfman, Peabody Children's Chorus

1:08

No. 17, It's Love (Eileen, Robert, Chorus)

Thomas Hampson, Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, London Voices, Sir Simon Rattle, Audra McDonald

3:33

Act I: I Can Cook, Too

On the Town Orchestra (1960), Nancy Walker, Leonard Bernstein

2:30

II. Andantino

Michael Collins, Michael McHale

6:54

No. 2, Love Duet

Michael Tilson Thomas, London Symphony Orchestra, Thomas Hampson, Frederica von Stade

4:42

Prelude, Daa-Doa Day ... Mornin' Sun Kisses the Windows (Remastered)

Mark Brown, Michael Clarke, Antonia Butler, Columbia Wind Ensemble, Leonard Bernstein

3:12

I. Andante (With Dignity) [Live]

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg

2:41

II. Adagio (Live)

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg

2:10

III. Andante largamente (Live)

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg

4:13

IV. Moving Forward, with Warmth (Live)

Christian Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

3:56

V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato (Live)

Christian Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

2:27

VI. A tempo (Poco più sostenuto) [Live]

Christian Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

2:14