On this edition of Exploring Music, we focus on the works of Leonard Bernstein, the great American composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist. We will enjoy his unique contributions to our American sounds; West Side Story, Candide, sonatas, symphonies, and more!
Bernstein, Leonard: The Composer
Playlist
Episode 1
Bernstein: Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano
II – Tempo di Marcia
Ahn Trio
Angel 57022-2
3:38
Ahn Trio
Angel 57022-2
3:38
Bernstein: Piano Sonata I
Alexander Frey, piano
Koch 7426
5:55
Bernstein: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Larry Combs, clarinet; Deborah Sobol, piano
Summitt 172
10:16
Bernstein: Anniversary for Serge Koussevitsky
from Seven Anniversaries
Alexander Frey, piano
Koch 7426
2:08
Bernstein: Symphony No. 1
I – Prophecy
II – Profanation
New York/Phil Bernstein
Sony 60697
14:16
Bernstein: “I Can Cook” from On the Town
Judy Kaye, soprano; Steven Blier, piano
Koch 7000
2:19
Bernstein: “Lonely Town” from On the Town
Bill Charlap Trio
Blue Note 94807
2:00
Bernstein: “I Get Carried Away” from On the Town
Judy Kaye, soprano; William Sharp, baritone;
Steven Blier, piano
Koch 7000
3:08
Episode 2
Bernstein: Three Dance Interludes from On the Town
New York Phil/Bernstein
Sony 60559
9:41
Bernstein: Symphony No. 2 (excerpts)
New York Phil/Bernstein;
Philippe Entremont, piano
Sony 60697
3:35, 18:46
Bernstein: Anniversary for Felicia Montealegre
from Four Anniversaries
Alexander Frey, piano
Koch 7426
2:41
Bernstein: “Jupiter has Seven Moons” and “I Hate Music” from I Hate Music
Blanche Thebom, mezzo-soprano
RCA 09026-68101
1:09, 1:28
Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs
Colombia Jazz Combo/Bernstein
Benny Goodman, clarinet
Sony 60559
7:46
Bernstein: “A Quiet Girl” and “Ohio” (excerpt)
from Wonderful Town
Bill Charlap Trio
Blue Note 94807
1:32, 2:14
Episode 3
Bernstein: Trouble in Tahiti
Columbia Wind Ensemble/Bernstein
Sony 60969
7:22
Bernstein: Serenade for Violin & Orchestra
“After Plato’s Symposium”
Baltimore Symphony/Zinman
Hilary Hahn, violin
Sony 60584
30:25
Bernstein: Overture from Candide
New York Phil/Bernstein
Sony 63085
4:08
Bernstein: West Side Story Medley
New York Phil/Bernstein
Phil 416 360
5:57
Episode 4
Bernstein: Candide (excerpts)
London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/Bernstein
June Anderson, soprano
DG 449656
6:34, 6:47, 5:37
Bernstein: Suite from On the Waterfront
New York Phil/Bernstein
Sony 63085
19:29
Bernstein: West Side Story (excerpts)
Israel Phil/Bernstein
Marilyn Horne, mezzo-soprano
DG 415 253
2:23, 1:18, :46, 3:00
Bernstein: “Cool” from West Side Story (excerpt)
Bill Charlap Trio
Blue Note 94807
1:22
Episode 5
Bernstein: Symphony No. 3 (excerpts)
Israel Philharmonic/Bernstein
Michael Wager, narrator
DG 289 463
7:57, 9:52
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms
Movement II
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/Shaw
Derek Lee Ragin, countertenor
Tel 80181
5:23
Bernstein: “A Simple Song” from Mass
Orchestra/Bernstein
Norman Scribner Choir & Berkshire Boy Choir;
Alan Titus, baritone
CBS 44593/Sony 630 89
4:43
Bernstein: Halil
London Symphony Orchestra/Sedares
Doriot Anthony Dwyer, flute
Koch 7412
15:09
Bernstein: Divertimento for Orchestra (excerpts)
Israel Phil/Bernstein
DG 427042
2:49
Bernstein: “Some Other Time”
from On the Town
Karrin Allyson
Concord Jazz 4641
2:04