Bernstein: A Quiet Place

Bernstein: A Quiet Place

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

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”

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

3:37

Dialogue 1 "I am sorry, ma'am"

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

1:17

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

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

3:30

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

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

1:23

Dialogue 4 “You’re so like her”

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

1:55

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

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

0:38

Dialogue 6 “Oh François, come.”

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

1:31

Dialogue 7 “Welcome to the Family.”

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

0:44

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

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

1:17

Dialogue 9 “Dede, where’s your brother

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

1:53

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

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

5:43

Aria “You’re late…”

Lucas Meachem, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

4:46

Trio “Dear Daddy, Daddy dear”

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

3:24

Finale “Merry Christmas to you too, asshole”

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

2:29

Postlude

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano

4:07

Aria “I wish I could sleep"

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano, Lucas Meachem

3:56

Scene “What are you doing?”

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

4:12

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

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

3:57

“I coming…closer”

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

3:30

Aria “I’ve been afraid”

Joseph Kaiser, Kent Nagano, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal

4:41

Prelude

Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano

4:37

Aria “Morning. Good Morning”

Claudia Boyle, Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, Kent Nagano

2:52

Scene “The one and only cereal”

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

3:37

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

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

2:28

Tag #2 “Watch it! Watch out!”

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

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

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

2:32

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

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

4:25

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

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

3:56

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

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

5:26

Leonard Bernstein

Composer
Rupert Charlesworth

Tenor
Claudia Boyle

Soprano
Steven Humes

Bass
Joseph Kaiser

Tenor

Martin Sauer

Producer
Carl Talbot

Associate Producer
Martin Sauer

Recording Engineer
Jack Kelly

Assistant Recording Engineer
Nicola Lombardo

Assistant Recording Engineer
Stéphane Brochu

Assistant Recording Engineer
Christopher Johns

Recording Engineer
Edwin Garth Sunderland

Editing Engineer