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 Bernstein’s unique contributions to our American sounds—West Side Story, Candide, sonatas, symphonies, plus many amazing stories from musicians who had worked with him
Bernstein, Leonard (1918-1990)
Playlist
Episode 1
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere – The Songs of Leonard Bernstein
Blue Note 94807
1:32
Bernstein, Leonard: Trio for Violin, Cello and Piano, II
Ahn Trio
Ahn-Plugged
EMI 57022 2
3:38
Bernstein, Leonard: Piano Sonata I
David Frey, piano
The Complete Works for Solo Piano
Koch 7426
5:55
Bernstein, Leonard: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Larry Combs, clarinet.; Deborah Sobol, piano
The American Clarinet
Summit 172
10:16
Bernstein, Leonard: Anniversary for Serge Koussevitsky fr. Seven Anniversaries
David Frey, piano
The Complete Works for Solo Piano
Koch 7426
2:08
Bernstein, Leonard: Symphony No. 1, I and II
New York/Phil Bernstein
Bernstein Century – Jeremiah, The Age of Anxiety, etc
Sony 60697
14:16
Bernstein, Leonard: “I Can Cook” from On the Town
Judy Kaye, soprano; Steven Blier, piano
Arias & Barcarolles, Songs & Duets
Koch 7000
2:19
Bernstein, Leonard: “Lonely Town” from On the Town
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere – The Songs of Leonard Bernstein
Blue Note 94807
2:00
Bernstein, Leonard: “I Get Carried Away” from On the Town
Judy Kaye, soprano; William Sharp, baritone; Steven Blier, piano
Arias & Barcarolles, Songs & Duets
Koch 7000
3:08
Episode 2
Bernstein, Leonard: Three Dance Interludes from On the Town
New York Phil/Bernstein
Bernstein Century – Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue & Riffs
Sony 60559
9:41
Bernstein, Leonard: Symphony No. 2 (excerpts)
New York Phil/Bernstein; Entremont, piano
Bernstein Century – Jeremiah, The Age of Anxiety, etc
Sony 60697
3:35
Bernstein, Leonard: Symphony No. 2 (excerpts)
New York Phil/Bernstein; Entremont, piano
Bernstein Century – Jeremiah, The Age of Anxiety, etc
Sony 60697
18:46
Bernstein, Leonard: Anniversary for Felicia Montealegre from Four Anniversaries
David Frey, piano
The Complete Works for Solo Piano
Koch 7426
2:41
Bernstein, Leonard: “Jupiter has Seven Moons” and “I Hate Music” from I Hate Music
Blanche Thebom, mezzo soprano
Bernstein: Complete Works
RCA 09026-68101
1:09
Bernstein, Leonard: “Jupiter has Seven Moons” and “I Hate Music” from I Hate Music
Blanche Thebom, mezzo soprano
Bernstein: Complete Works
RCA 09026-68101
1:28
Bernstein, Leonard: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs
Colombia Jazz Combo/Bernstein, Benny Goodman; clarinet
Bernstein Century – Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue & Riffs
Sony 60559
7:46
Bernstein, Leonard: “A Quiet Girl” and “Ohio” (excerpt) from Wonderful Town
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere – The Songs of Leonard Bernstein
Blue Note 94807
1:32
Bernstein, Leonard: “A Quiet Girl” and “Ohio” (excerpt) from Wonderful Town
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere – The Songs of Leonard Bernstein
Blue Note 94807
2:14
Bernstein, Leonard: “A Quiet Girl” and “Ohio” (excerpt) from Wonderful Town
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere – The Songs of Leonard Bernstein
Blue Note 94807
0:38
Episode 3
Bernstein, Leonard: Trouble in Tahiti
Columbia Wind Ensemble/Bernstein
Bernstein: Trouble in Tahiti, Facsimile
Sony 60969
3:01
Bernstein, Leonard: Trouble in Tahiti
Columbia Wind Ensemble/Bernstein
Bernstein: Trouble in Tahiti, Facsimile
Sony 60969
7:22
Bernstein, Leonard: Leonard: Serenade for Violin & Orchestra “after Plato’s Symposium”
Baltimore Symphony/Zinman; Hilary Hahn; violin
Violin Concerto / Serenade
Sony 60584
0:30:25
Bernstein, Leonard: Overture fr. Candide
New York Phil/Bernstein
Bernstein: Candide Overture
Sony 63085
4:08
Bernstein, Leonard: West Side Story Medley
New York Phil/Bernstein
Bernstein by Boston
Philips 416 360
5:57
Episode 4
Bernstein, Leonard: Candide (excerpts)
London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/Bernstein; June Anderson, soprano
Candide
DG 449656
6:34
Bernstein, Leonard: Candide (excerpts)
London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/Bernstein; June Anderson, soprano
Candide
DG 449656
6:47
Bernstein, Leonard: Candide (excerpts)
London Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/Bernstein; June Anderson, soprano
Candide
DG 449656
5:37
Bernstein, Leonard: Suite from On the Waterfront
New York Phil/Bernstein
Bernstein: Candide Overture
Sony 63085
19:29
Bernstein, Leonard: West Side Story (excerpts)
Israel Phil/Bernstein; Marilyn Horne, mezzo soprano
West Side Story
DG 415 253
2:23
Bernstein, Leonard: West Side Story (excerpts)
Israel Phil/Bernstein; Marilyn Horne, mezzo soprano
West Side Story
DG 415 253
1:18
Bernstein, Leonard: West Side Story (excerpts)
Israel Phil/Bernstein; Marilyn Horne, mezzo soprano
West Side Story
DG 415 253
3:46
Bernstein, Leonard: “Cool” fr. West Side Story (excerpt)
Bill Charlap Trio
Somewhere – The Songs of Leonard
Blue Note 94807
1:22
Bernstein, Leonard: West Side Story (excerpts)
Israel Phil/Bernstein; Marilyn Horne, mezzo soprano
West Side Story
DG 415 253
2:37
Episode 5
Bernstein, Leonard: Symphony No. 3 (excerpts)
Israel Philharmonic/Bernstein; Michael Wagner, narrator
Complete Works
DG 482 9228
7:57
Bernstein, Leonard: Symphony No. 3 (excerpts)
Israel Philharmonic/Bernstein; Michael Wagner, narrator
Complete Works
DG 482 9228
9:52
Bernstein, Leonard: Chichester Psalms, II
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus/Shaw; Derek Lee Ragin, countertenor
Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast/ Bernstein: Chichester Psalms – Missa Brevis
Tel 80181
5:23
Bernstein, Leonard: “A Simple Song” fr. Mass
Orchestra/Bernstein; Norman Scribner Choir & Berkshire Boy Choir; Alan Titus, baritone
Mass
Sony 630 89
4:43
Bernstein, Leonard: Halil
LSO/Sedares; Doriot Anothony Dwyer, flute
Doriot Anthony Dwyer, flute/ LSO
Koch 7412
15:09
Bernstein, Leonard: Divertimento for Orchestra (excerpts)
Israel Phil/Bernstein
Symphony New World
DG 427042
2:49
Bernstein, Leonard: “Some Other Time” fr. On the Town
Karrin Allyson
Azure-Té
Concord Jazz 4641
2:04