Leonard Bernstein Composer Essentials

Leonard Bernstein Composer Essentials

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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 categorize, Bernstein occupies a unique place in modern music, and an unassailably important one.

America

The Sharks, Lee Becker, Frank Green, Al De Sio, Grover Dale, Jamie Sanchez, Arch Johnson, Erne Castaldo, Lowell Harris, Marilyn D'Honau, William Bramley, Nanette Rosen, Tony Mordente, Max Goberman, Julie Oser, Martin Charnin, Mickey Calin, Chita Rivera, Elizabeth Taylor, Ken Le Roy, Carmen Gutierrez, Liane Plane, Tommy Abbott, Reri Grist, Jay Norman, Gene Gavin, Hank Brunjes, Jack Murray, Eddie Roll, Noel Schwartz, George Marcy, Art Smith, Larry Kert, Carole D'Andrea, Lynn Ross, David Winters, Marilyn Cooper, Wilma Curley, Carol Lawrence, John Harkins, West Side Story Ensemble (2009)

4:32

Overture

London Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein

4:29

Opening / New York, New York (Remastered)

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

11:31

II. Waltz. Allegretto, con grazia

BBC Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin

2:15

9. One Hand, One Heart

Leonard Bernstein, José Carreras, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa

5:39

1. The Prologue. Lento moderato

Krystian Zimerman, Sir Simon Rattle, Berlin Philharmonic

2:25

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

Berlin Philharmonic, Sir Simon Rattle, Krystian Zimerman

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)

3:58

Prelude for the Brass

Benny Goodman, Columbia Jazz Combo, Leonard Bernstein

1:49

Fugue for the Saxes

Columbia Jazz Combo, Benny Goodman, Leonard Bernstein

1:47

Riffs for Everyone

Leonard Bernstein, Columbia Jazz Combo, 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)

New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, Jennie Tourel

6:38

Blues / Promenade / Mambo / Pas de Deux / Jump

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

9:27

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

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

5:35

Symphonic Dances

New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein

20:58

I. Invocation - Kaddish 1

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

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)

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, Gidon Kremer

6:45

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

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

4:10

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

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

1:08

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

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

3:33

Act I: I Can Cook, Too

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

2:30

II. Andantino

Michael Collins, Michael McHale

6:54

No. 2, Love Duet

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

4:43

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

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

3:12

I. Andante (With Dignity) [Live]

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg

2:41

II. Adagio (Live)

Christian Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

2:10

III. Andante largamente (Live)

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg

4:13

IV. Moving Forward, with Warmth (Live)

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg

3:56

V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato (Live)

Christian Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

2:27

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

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Christian Lindberg

2:14