Bernstein: Suite From Candide, Etc / Eiji Oue
This enterprising and exceptionally well-played CD contains the world premiere recording of a charming suite arranged from Candide, Bernstein's wittiest musical. When combined with the overture from the same show, as it is here, the result is a marvelous twosome that ought to appear together often. The Five Songs also are receiving their premieres in new orchestrations by Sid Ramin, a regular Bernstein collaborator. Mezzo-soprano Beth Clayton sings them beautifully. Add to these enterprising items a sparkling performance of the Divertimento (every bit as good as the composer's version) and the Three Meditations from Mass, originally arranged for Rostropovich (but here excellently played by cellist Anthony Ross), and the result is probably the most important Bernstein recording since Lenny's own. And of course, sonics are state of the art. Terrific. [10/19/1999] --David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com
Product Description:
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Catalog Number: RR-87
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UPC: 030911108724
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Label: Reference Recordings
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Conductor: Eiji Oue
Orchestra/Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Performer: Anthony Ross, Beth Clayton
Works:
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Candide: Suite
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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Candide: Overture
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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Mass: Meditations (3)
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Performer: Anthony Ross (Cello)
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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Love Songs (2): Extinguish my eyes
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Performer: Beth Clayton (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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Love Songs (2): When my soul touches yours
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Performer: Beth Clayton (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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Piccola Serenata
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Performer: Beth Clayton (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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So pretty
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Performer: Beth Clayton (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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Silhouette
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Performer: Beth Clayton (Mezzo Soprano)
Conductor: Eiji Oue
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Divertimento for Orchestra
Composer: Leonard Bernstein
Ensemble: Minnesota Orchestra
Conductor: Eiji Oue