Bernstein: On the Waterfront / Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

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Label
BIS
Release Date
March 2, 2018
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      BERNSTEIN, LEONARD
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Lindberg
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      March 02, 2018
    • UPC
      7318599922782
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      BIS-2278
    • LABEL
      BIS
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. Candide: Overture

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    2. I. Prologue

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    3. II. Somewhere

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    4. III. Scherzo

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    5. IV. Mambo

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    6. V. Cha-cha

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    7. VI. Meeting Scene

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    8. VII. Cool - VIII. Fugue

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    9. IX. Rumble

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    10. X. Finale

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    11. VI. 3 Variations: Variation 1: Galop

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    12. VI. 3 Variations: Variation 2: Waltz

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    13. VI. 3 Variations: Variation 3: Danzon

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    14. I. Andante (with dignity) - Presto barbaro

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    15. II. Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso) - Presto come prima

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    16. III. Andante largamente - More flowing - Still more flowing - Poco meno mosso - Lento

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    17. IV. Moving forward, with warmth - Largamente - A tempo - Calmato - Andante come prima - Sempre avanti, with intensity - Ancora più mosso

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    18. V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenuto - Moving forward - Meno mosso

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    19. VI. A tempo (Poco più sostenuto)

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    20. No. 1. The Great Lover

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    21. No. 2. Lonely Town: Pas de deux

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg

    22. No. 3. Times Square: 1944

      Composer: Leonard Bernstein

      Ensemble: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Christian Lindberg


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