Bernstein: A Quiet Place

Bernstein: A Quiet Place

Claudia Boyle, Gordon Bintner, Lucas Meachem, Kent Nagano, John Tessier, Annie Rosen, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Daniel Belcher, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Maija Skille, Rupert Charlesworth, Joseph Kaiser, Steven Humes

2018

Bernstein’s final work for the stage is a biting commentary on dysfunctional family politics. Scored for an orchestra of more than 70 players, it was originally intended as a sequel to his one-act opera about a failing marriage, Trouble in Tahiti. This recording showcases a new re-orchestration for just 18 musicians. The result is brilliantly claustrophobic, an acute picture of a family battling with its differences and past traumas. Lucas Meachem’s portrayal of Sam, who struggles with the death of his wife and his children’s issues, is a highlight, as is conductor Kent Nagano’s grasp of one of Bernstein’s most varied, memorable, sparkling scores.

Prologue "The path of truth is plain and safe”

Maija Skille, Annie Rosen, Gordon Bintner, Rupert Charlesworth, Lucas Meachem, Claudia Boyle, John Tessier, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Daniel Belcher, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Steven Humes

3:37

Dialogue 1 "I am sorry, ma'am"

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano, Maija Skille, Rupert Charlesworth

1:17

Dialogue 2 “She wasn’t exactly what you would call a beautiful woman”

John Tessier, Annie Rosen, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Rupert Charlesworth, Kent Nagano, Daniel Belcher, Steven Humes, Maija Skille, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

3:30

Dialogue 3 “Dede! Darlin how’ve you been?” & Arietta “Fantastic, great!”

Annie Rosen, Claudia Boyle, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano

1:23

Dialogue 4 “You’re so like her”

Annie Rosen, Kent Nagano, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Claudia Boyle

1:55

Dialogue 5 “Uh, Susie - You must be François”

Claudia Boyle, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Daniel Belcher, Steven Humes, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Annie Rosen, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

0:38

Dialogue 6 “Oh François, come.”

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Daniel Belcher, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

1:31

Dialogue 7 “Welcome to the Family.”

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Maija Skille, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano

0:44

Dialogue 8 “Say, who’s that character with…”

Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, John Tessier, Rupert Charlesworth, Kent Nagano

1:17

Dialogue 9 “Dede, where’s your brother

Annie Rosen, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Daniel Belcher, Maija Skille, John Tessier, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Rupert Charlesworth, Claudia Boyle

1:53

Readings "Who can find a virtuous woman?" & Choral “God has his ways”

Steven Humes, Claudia Boyle, Annie Rosen, Gordon Bintner, Rupert Charlesworth, Maija Skille, Chœur de l'Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, John Tessier, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Daniel Belcher, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

5:43

Aria “You’re late…”

Lucas Meachem, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

4:46

Trio “Dear Daddy, Daddy dear”

Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Claudia Boyle, Gordon Bintner, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

3:24

Finale “Merry Christmas to you too, asshole”

Claudia Boyle, Gordon Bintner, Lucas Meachem, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

2:29

Postlude

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano

4:07

Aria “I wish I could sleep"

Lucas Meachem, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

3:56

Scene “What are you doing?”

Claudia Boyle, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Gordon Bintner, Lucas Meachem, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

4:12

“First, I would like to sing you a little song”

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Gordon Bintner, Claudia Boyle, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Lucas Meachem

3:57

“I coming…closer”

Claudia Boyle, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Lucas Meachem, Gordon Bintner

3:30

Aria “I’ve been afraid”

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano

4:41

Prelude

Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

4:37

Aria “Morning. Good Morning”

Claudia Boyle, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

2:52

Scene “The one and only cereal”

Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Gordon Bintner, Claudia Boyle

3:37

Tag #1 “Ha! Absence makes the heart grow fonder! & Trio “Oh! Bon anniversaire”

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Claudia Boyle, Gordon Bintner

2:28

Tag #2 “Watch it! Watch out!”

Claudia Boyle, Gordon Bintner, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Lucas Meachem

2:25

Aria “Oh, François, please. Somehow it’s meant for you”

Lucas Meachem, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

2:01

Aria “Dear loved ones” & Laughing Chorus

Lucas Meachem, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Gordon Bintner, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Claudia Boyle

2:32

Scene “I like it here! You mean, maybe you would…”

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Claudia Boyle, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Gordon Bintner, Lucas Meachem

4:25

Aria “Stop. You will not take another step!”

Lucas Meachem, Gordon Bintner, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

3:56

Aria “You see, Daddy, that death does bring some relief”

Lucas Meachem, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Gordon Bintner, Claudia Boyle, Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano

5:26

Leonard Bernstein

Composer
Claudia Boyle

Soprano
Gordon Bintner

Baritone
Lucas Meachem

Baritone
Kent Nagano

Conductor

Carl Talbot

Associate Producer
Martin Sauer

Producer
Nicola Lombardo

Assistant Recording Engineer
Stéphane Brochu

Assistant Recording Engineer
Christopher Johns

Recording Engineer
Martin Sauer

Recording Engineer
Edwin Garth Sunderland

Editing Engineer
Jack Kelly

Assistant Recording Engineer