Bernstein: On the Waterfront / Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

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1944 saw the premiere of the ballet Fancy Free, 25-year old Leonard Bernstein’s first major composition as well as the first in a string of...
1944 saw the premiere of the ballet Fancy Free, 25-year old Leonard Bernstein’s first major composition as well as the first in a string of scores for the stage and film. In order to celebrate the centennial of Bernstein’s birth in 1918, Christian Lindberg has gathered music from five different productions spanning a period of 13 years – from Fancy Free to the iconic musical West Side Story, premiered in 1957. The disc is bookended by the sparkling and witty Overture to Candide and Three Dance Episodes from the musical On the Town. Also included is the substantial Symphonic Suite from ‘On the Waterfront’, developed by Bernstein from the score he wrote for Elia Kazan’s classic film. The drama of this tale of love and betrayal set amid the docks of Hoboken in New Jersey is brought out by Bernstein’s music, which seethes with dramatic tension. Making its first appearance on BIS in these flamboyant and life-enhancing scores, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra clearly relishes the opportunity to let its collective hair down. The players are egged on by Lindberg, known for his ability to energize both orchestras and audiences.

REVIEW:

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic put on such a good show throughout this disc. The Symphonic Dances from West Side Story find them rounding corners that challenge the very best big bands. The all-dancing aspects of the disc do Bernstein’s struttin’ NYC style proud.

– Gramophone


Product Description:


  • Release Date: March 02, 2018


  • UPC: 7318599922782


  • Catalog Number: BIS-2278


  • Label: BIS


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: Leonard Bernstein


  • Conductor: Christian Lindberg


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra


  • Performer: Lindberg



Works:


  1. Candide: Overture

    Composer: Leonard Bernstein

    Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

    Conductor: Christian Lindberg


  2. West Side Story: Symphonic Dances

    Composer: Leonard Bernstein

    Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

    Conductor: Christian Lindberg


  3. Fancy Free: Three dance Variations. 1. Galop

    Composer: Leonard Bernstein

    Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

    Conductor: Christian Lindberg


  4. Fancy Free: Three dance Variations. 2. Waltz

    Composer: Leonard Bernstein

    Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

    Conductor: Christian Lindberg


  5. Fancy Free: Three dance Variations. 3. Danzon

    Composer: Leonard Bernstein

    Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

    Conductor: Christian Lindberg


  6. On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite

    Composer: Leonard Bernstein

    Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

    Conductor: Christian Lindberg


  7. On the Town: Three Dance episodes

    Composer: Leonard Bernstein

    Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

    Conductor: Christian Lindberg