West side story symphonic dances, an album by leonard bernstein, london symphony orchestra, michael tilson thomas on spotify. The story of on the town is concerned with three sailors on 24hour leave in new york, and their adventures with the monstrous city which its inhabitants take so for granted. Revised edition hawkes pocket scores bernstein, leonard on. Fancy free, candide, on the town, and west side story. Symphonic dances from west side story 1734 alto saxophone excerpts for educational purposes only bernstein. Symphonic dances from west side story prologue somewhere scherzo mambo. Less wellknown, but very closely tied to those works is bernstein s only film score, for elia kazans on the waterfront. Symphonic dances from west side story by leonard j. Score bernstein, leonard west side story, symphonic dances score and parts. West side story symphonic dances bernstein new york philharmonic 1976 movie live. Symphonic dances from west side story hawkes pocket.
Symphonic dances from west side story score and parts on. Less wellknown, but very closely tied to those works is bernsteins only film score, for elia kazans on the waterfront. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story max. Many artists have recorded songs from west side story, and in 1961, bernstein composed an orchestral work, symphonic dances from west side story, based on his film score. Bernstein composed the musical west side story in 1957. Given the authority and excellence of bernsteins own recordings on sony or dg, it is difficult to imagine who might be waiting for another new performance of the west side story dances, but the cbso is on cracking form here and throughout a disc, which stands as fine testament to the quality of birminghams symphony hall as a recording venue and. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story wscore. Symphonic dances from west side story, by leonard bernstein, from his music for west side story disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title symphonic dances. Bernstein, leonard west side story, symphonic dances. Chacha maria meeting scene cool fugue rumble finale louis leonard bernstein born in lawrence, massachusetts on august 25, 1918. Symphonic dances from west side story 6 8 6 8 notes on the symphonic dances. These dances are the product of many different orchestrators with a thorough editing job by the composer. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. The philharmonics first american voice, an archival exhibit focusing on bernstein as interpreter and as the first american music director of the new.
Symphonic dances from west side story by leonard bernstein. Leonard bernstein symphonic dances from west side story born. I was worried an orchestra like the rpo wouldnt be able to capture the raw punch and occasional outright anger and brutality of the score, but this isnt the case. Symphonic dances from west side story score and parts. Find composition details, parts movement information and albums that contain performances of symphonic dances 9 from west on allmusic. Bernstein conducts new york philharmonic symphonic. Released in 1961 on columbia masterworks catalog no.
A couple of other pieces in forthcoming programmes i would also appreciate partinput are. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title symphonic dances. A modernday, bigcity adaptation of romeo and juliet, this social music drama moves the tragic tale of the lovers of verona to the onceimpoverished west side of manhattan. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Buy symphonic dances from west side story by leonard at. West side story symphonic dances, an album by leonard bernstein, paavo jarvi on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Considered by many to be one of broadways greatest co.
Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story tubenet. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. This allamerican celebration at the philharmonic has a distinctly redwhiteand blue vibe bighearted, vital, idealistic and features some of the bestloved, bestknown music by three iconic composers. Oct 28, 2014 nyousa performs bernsteins symphonic dances from west side story in the orchestras carnegie hall debut on july 22, 2014, under the direction of david robertson. He had just been named coconductor, with dimitri mitropoulos, of the new york philharmonic. Symphonic dances from west side story hawkes pocket scores by leonard bernstein unfortunately we do not have a summary for this item at the moment why buy from world of books. The score calls for two flutes and piccolo, two oboes. Nuso performs leonard bernsteins symphonic dances from west side story. West side story symphonic dances by wayne marshall, paavo jarvi from amazons classical music store.
In 2007, west side story was ranked 51st on afis 100 years. In this suite, we first the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, then the love story of tony. Piano, 2 pianos, 4 hands sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990. Symphonic dances from west side story, by leonard bernstein, from his music for west side story. Jun 01, 2004 symphonic dances from west side story. Concert band sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990. Composer leonard bernstein s greatest hits, so to speak, all come from the 1940s and 1950s. Writes bernstein, it seems only natural that dance should play a leading role in the show on the town, since the idea of writing it arose from the success of the ballet fancy free. Works full orchestra symphonic dances from west side story 1960 program notes and synopsis the four shows on the town, wonderful town, candide, and west side story show a progressive line of stylistic integration in leonard bernsteins compositional development. Nov 20, 2016 symphonic dances from west side story prologue somewhere scherzo mambo.
Composer leonard bernsteins greatest hits, so to speak, all come from the 1940s and 1950s. Symphonic suite from on the waterfront, a classical music album by new york philharmonic leonard bernstein. Barbers luminous adagio, bernsteins brilliant symphonic dances from west side story, and coplands third symphony, with its. Symphonic dances from west side story play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. O symphonic dances from west side story score bernstein free download as pdf file. Most prominent among these was sid ramin, to whom bernstein dedicated the work. Symphonic dances from west side story hawkes pocket scores hps 1178 orchestra study score. Bernsteins successes as a composer ranged from the broadway stage west side story, on the town, wonderful town, and candideto concert halls all over the world, where his orchestral and choral music continues to. In 1957 leonard bernstein, together with choreographer jerome robbins and lyricist stephen sondheim, created the work which was to assure his reputation as a composer. All of these works represent music that is meant to be combined with another form of performing art to tell a.
Symphonic dances from west side story 400448 alto saxophone excerpts for educational purposes only bernstein. West side story opened on broadway in september, 1957 to glorious critical and public acclaim. Nyousa performs bernsteins symphonic dances from west side story in the orchestras carnegie hall debut on july 22, 2014, under the direction of david robertson. Assistant conductor joshua gersen will lead bernsteins symphonic dances from west side story, which the philharmonic premiered in 1961, on february 2224, 2018. Composer, conductor, pianist, teacher, thinker, and adventurous spirit, leonard bernstein 19181990 transformed the way americans and people everywhere hear and appreciate music.
Symphonic dances from west side story hawkes pocket scores. Symphonic dances from west side story 1960 for orchestra. This symphonic suite has been a favorite for years. In the symphonic dances from west side story, the crossrhythms and sharpness of change in mood and texture are clear and immediate. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, an ethnic, bluecollar neighborhood in the early 1960s, much of the. The symphonic dances from west side story are the main reason i bought this disc, as ive always loved the blend of musical styles and heavy jazz influence. There are spots in the dances from on the town where the brass or the strings are ever so slightly not together, which adds to the impression of young high spirits. Oct, 2017 leonard bernstein new york philharmonic 1976 live.
West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Bernstein conducts new york philharmonic symphonic dances. Jul 27, 2004 listen to your favorite songs from bernstein. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the. It became a major artistic landmark and proof of a new kind of operatic synthesis that fused complex vocal and instrumental ensembles, ballet. Works full orchestra three dance episodes from on the town 1945 overview writes bernstein, it seems only natural that dance should play a leading role in the show on the town, since the idea of writing it arose from the success of the ballet fancy free. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to. Works full orchestra symphonic dances from west side story 1960 program notes and synopsis the four shows on the town, wonderful town, candide, and west side story show a progressive line of stylistic integration in leonard bernstein s compositional development. In symphonic dances from west side story, bernstein employed vibrant instrumental combinations, complex rhythms, and a huge percussion section to create energetic dance numbers that tell both a love story and one of gang conflict. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This program was later performed on nusos asia tour in march 2018. As in the original orchestral edition, the individual dances can be performed in various combinations to allow for flexibility in programming.