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Bernstein: On the Waterfront / Lindberg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

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Details

Composer
BERNSTEIN, LEONARD
Artist
Lindberg
Format
SACD
Label
BIS
Released
Mar 02, 2018
Catalog #
BIS-2278
UPC
7318599922782

About

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

Tracklist 22 tracks

  1. 1 Candide: Overture 04:15
    Track
    1
    Title
    Candide: Overture
    Duration
    04:15
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  2. 2 I. Prologue 04:19
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Prologue
    Duration
    04:19
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  3. 3 II. Somewhere 04:01
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Somewhere
    Duration
    04:01
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  4. 4 III. Scherzo 01:24
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. Scherzo
    Duration
    01:24
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  5. 5 IV. Mambo 02:18
    Track
    5
    Title
    IV. Mambo
    Duration
    02:18
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  6. 6 V. Cha-cha 01:02
    Track
    6
    Title
    V. Cha-cha
    Duration
    01:02
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  7. 7 VI. Meeting Scene 00:44
    Track
    7
    Title
    VI. Meeting Scene
    Duration
    00:44
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  8. 8 VII. Cool - VIII. Fugue 03:50
    Track
    8
    Title
    VII. Cool - VIII. Fugue
    Duration
    03:50
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  9. 9 IX. Rumble 02:03
    Track
    9
    Title
    IX. Rumble
    Duration
    02:03
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  10. 10 X. Finale 02:45
    Track
    10
    Title
    X. Finale
    Duration
    02:45
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  11. 11 VI. 3 Variations: Variation 1: Galop 01:26
    Track
    11
    Title
    VI. 3 Variations: Variation 1: Galop
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  12. 12 VI. 3 Variations: Variation 2: Waltz 02:35
    Track
    12
    Title
    VI. 3 Variations: Variation 2: Waltz
    Duration
    02:35
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  13. 13 VI. 3 Variations: Variation 3: Danzon 02:41
    Track
    13
    Title
    VI. 3 Variations: Variation 3: Danzon
    Duration
    02:41
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  14. 14 I. Andante (with dignity) - Presto barbaro 02:40
    Track
    14
    Title
    I. Andante (with dignity) - Presto barbaro
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  15. 15 II. Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso) - Presto come prima 02:10
    Track
    15
    Title
    II. Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso) - Presto come prima
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  16. 16 III. Andante largamente - More flowing - Still more flowing - Poco meno mosso - Lento 04:11
    Track
    16
    Title
    III. Andante largamente - More flowing - Still more flowing - Poco meno mosso - Lento
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  17. 17 IV. Moving forward, with warmth - Largamente - A tempo - Calmato - Andante come prima - Sempre avanti, with intensity - Ancora più mosso 03:59
    Track
    17
    Title
    IV. Moving forward, with warmth - Largamente - A tempo - Calmato - Andante come prima - Sempre avanti, with intensity - Ancora più mosso
    Duration
    03:59
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  18. 18 V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenuto - Moving forward - Meno mosso 02:28
    Track
    18
    Title
    V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenuto - Moving forward - Meno mosso
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  19. 19 VI. A tempo (Poco più sostenuto) 01:59
    Track
    19
    Title
    VI. A tempo (Poco più sostenuto)
    Duration
    01:59
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  20. 20 No. 1. The Great Lover 01:49
    Track
    20
    Title
    No. 1. The Great Lover
    Duration
    01:49
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  21. 21 No. 2. Lonely Town: Pas de deux 02:56
    Track
    21
    Title
    No. 2. Lonely Town: Pas de deux
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg
  22. 22 No. 3. Times Square: 1944 05:01
    Track
    22
    Title
    No. 3. Times Square: 1944
    Duration
    05:01
    Composer
    Leonard Bernstein
    Ensemble
    Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Christian Lindberg