- Leonard Bernstein A Tribute Gershwin Mahler Ives CD Austrian
- Artist: Leonard Bernstein
- Release Date: 1990
- Format: CD
- Record Label: Sony Classical
- Genre: Classical
- Made in Austria
Product Description
Sony Classical's issue of Leonard Bernstein's (1918-1990) own early '60s recordings of his orchestral versions of some of his theater and film music was part of its Artisit Laureate series and was an especially felicitous example of the virtues of CD repackagings. The "Candide" overture has become one of the composer's most celebrated efforts; the symphonic dances from West Side Story present an efficient precis of the entire score; the symphonic suite from On the Waterfront gives an organized form of the only film music Bernstein ever wrote; and Fancy Free was, of course, his first significant work for the stage. Bernstein was music director of the New York Philharmonic at the time the recordings were made, the orchestra had premiered some of the works, and the match of conductor and orchestra was perfect. Sonic improvements give the CD a depth and brilliance not heard on the original LPs. The result is outstanding. UPC on this Austrian Manufactured Copy is 5099704970126
Track List:
1. Chichester Psalms, for boy soloist, chorus & orchestra
Composed by Leonard Bernstein
Performed by New York Philharmonic
with John-Paul Bogart
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein
2. Symphonic Dances (9) from "West Side Story", for orchestra (orchestrated with Ramin & Kostal)
Composed by Leonard Bernstein
Performed by New York Philharmonic
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein
3.Rhapsody in Blue, for piano & orchestra (orchestrated by F. Grofe)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by Columbia Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein
4. Adagietto, for orchestra (from the Symphony No. 5)
Composed by Gustav Mahler
Performed by New York Philharmonic
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein
5. The Unanswered Question (I & II), for trumpet, winds & string orchestra, S. 50 (K. 1C25)
Composed by Charles Ives
Performed by New York Philharmonic
with William Vacchiano
Conducted by Leonard Bernstein
This CD is in excellent to like new condition. There are a few faint tiny marks on the disc and case. As with all my CD's, they will include the jewel case along with all artwork and booklets.
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