Bernstein: West Side Story, Candide [Import]

Track Listings

1. (Cd1) Prologue

2. Jet Song

3. Something's Coming

4. Dance At The Gym

5. Maria

6. Balcony Scene

7. America

8. Cool

9. One Hand, One Heart

10. Tonight

11. Rumble

12. I Feel Pretty

13. Ballet Sequence

14. Gee, Officer Krupke

15. Boy Like That

16. I Have A Love

17. Taunting Scene

18. Finale

19. (Cd 2) Overture

20. Westphalia Chorale

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Tracks:

Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
Swanee- Al Jolson
When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
My Man- Fanny Brice
Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
Body And Soul- Libby Holman
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
Night And Day- Fred Astaire
Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
You're The Top- Ethel Merman
Summertime- Anne Brown
September Song- Walter Huston
My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
People- Barbra Streisand
Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
Come Follow The Band
Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

Memory- Betty Buckley
I Am What I Am- George Hearn
Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
With One Look- Glenn Close
On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
Seasons Of Love-
Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

Bernstein: Candide; West Side Story; On the Waterfront; Fancy Free

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A one-of-a-kind (almost) collection
One to remember Lenny by
Fundamental recording icon !
Terrific performances
An amazing Bernstein snapshot

Bernstein: Candide; West Side Story; On the Waterfront; Fancy Free

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000029XI
Release Date: 1997-10-28

Tracks:

Overture to Candide-Allegro molto con brio
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Prologue. Allegro moderato
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: 'Somewhere.' Adagio
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Scherzo. Vivace e leggiero
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Mambo. Presto
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Cha-Cha
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Meeting Scene. Meno mosso
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: 'Cool' Fugue. Allegretto
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Rumble. Molto allegro
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: Finale. Adagio
Symphonic Suite from the film On the Waterfront: Andante (with dignity)- Presto barbaro
Symphonic Suite from the film On the Waterfront: Allegro molto
Symphonic Suite from the film On the Waterfront: More Flowing
Symphonic Suite from the film On the Waterfront: Moving forward, with warmth-Largamente-a tempo-Calmato-Andante come prima-sempre avanti,
Symphonic Suite from the film On the Waterfront: Allegro non troppo, molto marcato
Symphonic Suite from the film On the Waterfront: A tempo
Fancy Free Ballet: I. Enter three Sailors
Fancy Free Ballet: II. Scene at the Bar
Fancy Free Ballet: III. Enter two Girls
Fancy Free Ballet: IV. Pas de deux
Fancy Free Ballet: V. Competition Scene
Fancy Free Ballet: VI. Three Dance Variations: Variation I (Galop)
Fancy Free Ballet: VI. Three Dance Variations: Variation II (Waltz)
Fancy Free Ballet: VI. Three Dance Variations: Variation III (Danzon
Fancy Free Ballet: VII. Finale

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This release comes from Sony's immense backlog of famous recordings of Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. In fact, these works trace the evolution of the New York Philharmonic into a world-class orchestra in the late 1950s under Bernstein's hand. At this remove in time, we can almost hear New York in these works. Bernstein deftly captures the shimmering glamour of his music, particularly in Overture to Candide and the astonishing Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. If you don't own this music--and these performances--you should. --Paul Cook

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Fancy Free provided Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolf Green with the inspiration for the his hit musical On the Town. The ballet describes the adventures of three sailors on 24-hour shore leave in New York City, and does so with music typically jazzy and popular in style. Coupled with the marvelous dance music from West Side Story and the suite from Bernstein's only film score, On the Waterfront, this disc should quickly become the cornerstone of any Bernstein collection. One of the problems Bernstein's music has faced both on disc and in public performance arises from the simple fact that no one played it better than he did. As you can hear for yourself, he's a tough, but perhaps not completely impossible, act to follow. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

A one-of-a-kind (almost) collection.......2007-01-09

Anyone who loves Bernstein's theater music has probably owned this CD or its LP equivalent for decades. The sonics are still great--the huge, lush sound that Cloumbia favored for the NY Phil. in Manhattan Center. David Hurwitz is silly to say that Bernstein's music has had "a problem" because he conducted it so well. There's no problem, but it's undeniable that LB was his own ideal conductor. Recently Carl Davis, an experienced film conductor, has led the Royal Phil. of London in the same program we have here. The sound is updated somewhat, and the price is ultra-bargain. So for the first time in forty years one can say that LB has a close rival in the West Side Story suite.

One to remember Lenny by.......2005-02-17

A composer/conductor at the peak of his energy level in some of his own most vibrant music, working with an orchestra that (in these recordings anyway) was an extension of his personality--what more could you possibly want? In later years Bernstein re-recorded most of this music for DG (including the WSS "Symphonic Dances"), and while those readings are technically fine, they miss a lot of the verve and New York atmosphere that this CD exudes. The version I'm writing about is a 2004 reissue with remastered sound and a bonus in the form of Three Dance Episodes from "On the Town."

Fundamental recording icon ! .......2004-10-08

I am not a hard fan of Leonard Bernstein , but there are exceptional cases like this in which you simply have yo say : Bravo Maestro !
The Candide overture is terrific . Based on the Voltaire work , the overture of almost five minutes is a tribute to the life . played with dyonisiac enthusiasm and overpassing passion .
The West Side Story Suite is extraordinary played . Personally I do not know about any other performance which can match with this one .
On the waterfront is simply brilliant . This is the soundtrack of that brave film of Elia Kazan of the early fifties .
And Fancy free performing only matches with another version of the same director with the Columbia Symphony of 1950 . I hace it in vynil , because believe or not ; this recording has not transfered to CD .
But this set is simply fundamental for you . Be or not a fan of Bernstein , because that inspired music represents the golden years of Bernstein as composer and conductor .
The New York Philarmonic members played as real Greek Gods .
Supreme majesty and overwhelming passion .

Terrific performances.......2003-01-27

I bought this CD a few years ago just to for the "Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront," which is one of my all-time favorite classic film scores. The NYPO's performance is very robust and energetic, and easily the best version available of the piece. Bernstein recorded this same piece again many years later with the Israel Philharmonic, but I found it lacking the same drive and passion as the earlier one. The NYPO really captures the mood of New York and the struggle of the dockworkers, as Bernstein envisioned for the film. And they also splendidly perform the love theme, too.

The rest of the album is also very good, but they're largely his standards that you've probably once too often. "On the Waterfront" is certainly a treat for any fan of film music from Hollywood's Golden Age. One can only imagine what it would have been like had Bernstein scored more films, but apparently the experience he had (music was cut or removed around in the film) made him think twice. But this CD is a winner.

An amazing Bernstein snapshot.......2002-11-26

If I had to choose five recordings to represent Leonard Bernstein at his absolute best, this would be one of them. Made in the mid-1960's, these recordings have been reissued a number of times, but never sounding as natural as they do here. They show off some of Bernstein's best work as a composer, as well as his inimitable conducting talent and legendary rapport with the New York Philharmonic during that time.

The disc opens with the rollicking overture to "Candide" - totally infectious - and although some other versions (including Bernstein's later one for Deutsche Grammophon) may be its equal, I can think of none that surpass this one in sheer excitement and precision. Ditto for the sizzling suite from "West Side Story," which will probably remain definitive for many years.

The sweeping music from the film "On the Waterfront" is stirringly conducted, and the addition of the sparkling ballet "Fancy Free" makes this disc a serious contender for many "Desert Island" lists. As for the recording itself, the 1960's sound is excellent and quite listenable. Obviously great care has been taken to preserve the original source material after all these years.

Tracks:

West Side Story Suite
Lonely Town
Make Our Garden Grow
-8. Serenade
New York, New York

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This all-Bernstein disc includes four compositions in addition to the title piece, of which only the "Serenade" was originally written for solo violin and orchestra. John Corigliano made the arrangement of "Make Our Garden Grow," the famous final song from Candide, and William David Brohn, who had long been close to Bernstein's music, arranged two songs from On the Town. His West Side Story Suite is a free adaptation rather than an arrangement; he calls it the greatest adventure of his musical life.

However, the real hero of the recording is Joshua Bell, for whom Sony commissioned the Suite; he collaborated closely with Brohn in its creation and contributed one of the two cadenzas. Not surprisingly, its violin part, as well as those of the other arrangements, are written to his strengths, which seem to be growing and expanding all the time. His virtuosity is breathtaking and he revels in it with unbridled exuberance. His tone is ravishingly beautiful, intense, focused, pure; it can generate a warm glow and a radiant shimmer. His facility and silvery sound in the violin's topmost register have always been particularly striking and are displayed throughout to terrific effect. He handles Bernstein's multifaceted style, rhythm, and idiom with easy, natural mastery. His love and respect for the music come through in his ability to identify with its swiftly changing moods and in his strongly felt, direct expressiveness. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Superb, Magical!.......2002-07-28

I have been fortunate enough to have seen Joshua Bell perform this piece live! He interprets the piece so well, playing tenderly, magically, casually, and with a in-your-face quality that outlines the character of this piece so well. West-Side Story has been interpreted beautifully into a suite almost resembling a Violin Concerto.
The sound quality in this recording is superb and sparkling, as if live.
This is a must-have for any music library.

A Match Made in Heaven.......2002-04-11

Bell and Bernstein seem made for each other as one can hear in this wonderful recording. Bell's playing somehow is absolutely "right" in it's evocation of Bernstein's spirit and no more so than in the "West Side Story" suite. Special mention should go to Brohn (the arranger on this record) for raising the often disparaged technique of "mere" arranging to high art indeed! More than just a medley of tunes, Brohn creates a virtual violin concerto out of Bernstein's unforgettable melodies all without distortion of the source material. The transitions between the sections are astonishing in terms of sheer invention while retaining absolute fidelity to the composer- a remarkable feat! Joshua's playing soars and exalts and his no-holds barred romantic approach cannot fail to connect emotionally with the listener. The hair on the back of my neck stood up during the "Tonight" section both times I heard it. The rest of the CD is very good too. This CD manages the rare trick of creating a commercially succesful offering that is a real and satisying work of art.
Absolutely terrific!

This is what virtuosity sounds like.......2001-12-27

When violin virtuoso Joshua Bell released this album, many in the classical community bemoaned the death of true classical music. Here was one of their foremost musicians "crossing over" into what they termed "pop" music. Such a dismissal does a great disservice to Bell, and, indeed, to Leonard Bernstein.

"West Side Story" may not be a Sibelius concerto, but it is still a beautifully rendered, worthwhile piece of music. Bell's emotive musicianship raises the piece to a new height. His technique is unparalleled, and the pathos he creates during "Maria" and "Somewhere" is just stunning. His gorgeous cadenzas seem like they belonged in "West Side Story" all along, and his playing evokes an impressive range of emotions.

This retooling of "West Side Story" also attests to Leonard Bernstein's staying power. While classical purists mired in the 19th century aim to dimiss Bernstein as just a flash in the pan, the "West Side Story" suite suggests that his music will endure. This is one "crossover" that's worth buying.

I also got one for my doctor--.......2001-10-17

When we saw The Red Violin and we fell madly in love with the film and the music we had to own it. And we do. Then we saw Joshua Bell doing something from the West Side Story CD on Today and had to buy the album. Today I bought another and we're looking to buy more. There are no words to describe this genius. There is nothing to compare the beauty of the sounds that eminate from his talent. He is incomparable. No one ever could equal him. No one has and no one will. We thank him for hours of sheer enchantment found nowhere else. And with all that has happened since September 11, this is the only thing that has rescued us from the depths of hell. Thank you Joshua Bell. May you ring forever and ever and ever.

I also got one for my doctor--.......2001-10-17

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Crossover at Its Best
If Dawn Upshaw had made only one album...
Great songs by a better than average singer. Buy It.
A must album for all musical theatre lovers.
Timeless recording

I Wish It So
soprano Dawn Upshaw , Marc Blitzstein , Eric Stern , Stephen Sondheim , Kurt Weill , Leslie Stifelman , Leonard Bernstein , and Matthias Naegele
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Tracks:

I Wish It So
There Won't Be Trumpets - Sondheim
What More Do I Need? - Sondheim
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The Girls Of Summer - Sondheim
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Like It Was
Stay Well
I Feel Pretty
Glitter And Be Gay
My Ship
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With a spirit of innocence and excitement, no audible breaks of register, and perfect diction, Dawn Upshaw graces us with a satisfying crossover recording in which each song is a fully realized musical monologue. The eclectic and infrequently performed repertoire, from Bernstein, Blitzstein, Sondheim, and Weill, compliments her charm and interpretive acuity. There's her humorous "Saga of Jenny," her adorable "That's Him," her poignant "Like It Was," and her freshly vibrant "I Feel Pretty." Conductor Eric Stern is divine in his arrangements and accompaniment. This is one of the best musical theater albums available. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

Crossover at Its Best.......2006-11-15

"I Wish It So" is the CD that first introduced the exceptional "crossover" talents of soprano Dawn Upshaw. The album, which comprises (mostly) little-heard songs by Kurt Weill, Marc Blitzstein, Leonard Bernstein, and Stephen Sondheim, opens with the title number, a lyrical gem from Blitzstein's JUNO, and continues with Sondheim's vibrant "There Won't Be Trumpets," in which Upshaw, rather than belting, lets her voice ring. She then slam-dunks Sondheim's "What More Do I Need," a truly raucous number. Other highlights include the two songs from Weill's LADY IN THE DARK: the haunting ballad "My Ship" and the witty "The Saga of Jenny," presented here in a superb jazz arrangement. The sound of Upshaw's lower middle voice in this number is thrilling. Her combining of Blizstein's "Never Get Lost" and Sondheim's soaring, life-affirming "Take Me to the World" is perfect, as is her musical yet emotional rendition of "Like It Was" from Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG. The album climaxes with the mock-coloratura aria "Glitter and Be Gay" from Bernstein's CANDIDE, in which Upshaw scales the heights with consistently pure and beautiful tone. In a day when many great opera singers attempt, unsuccessfully, to sing "popular" song, "I Wish It So" is an example of crossover at its very best. It is a CD that no one who loves both opera and musicals should miss.

If Dawn Upshaw had made only one album..........2006-08-24

I have a weak spot for crossover albums by opera stars, which can often be train wrecks or embarrissing self-parodies. There's not a cringe-worthy note in this one, however. Dawn Upshaw has never been as vibrant on disc, and her style in pop music (albeit serious pop music) surpasses expectations. She is a master at touching vulnerability and stars-in-her-eyes vulnerability. There's no current Broadway star who can match her in any of these songs form Sondheim, Weill, and Bernstein, certainly not for sheer beauty of voice and charm. Upshaw went on to make an excellent album of Rodgers and Hart songs, but nothing else quite matches this first effort.

Great songs by a better than average singer. Buy It........2006-04-24

'I Wish It So' sung by popular / classical switch hitter, Dawn Upshaw is a very, very good interpretation of classical American musical theatre pieces by four masters of the genre, Leonard Bernstein (music), Marc Blitzstein (lyrics), Stephen Sondheim (lyrics) and Kurt Weill (music). As I am most familiar with female interpretations of Kurt Weill's songs, especially by the likes of his widow, Lotte Lenya and Weill interpreter extraordinare, Ute Lemper, I have to say that while Upshaw does them justice, she does ont outshine the very best Weill interpretations. Primarily, I believe she suffers from never actually performing the works on stage, as Lenya has.

And, since Ute Lemper did an album with a similar collection of songs (Illusions) from Sondheim and others, I thing Lemper still has the edge on interpreting other composers as well.

On the positive side, I find Upshaw's interpretation as good or better than almost everyone else who makes a career out of these songs, such as, dare I say it, Barbra Streisand. This is a good thing, because I believe Upshaw is not up to the very best mezzos who share her classical works. She can't hold a candle, for example, to Renee Fleming or Anne Sofie von Otter, although her interpretations of Weill are as good as von Otter, just not as good as Lenya and Lemper.

A very, very nice album if you like female vocalists.

A must album for all musical theatre lovers........2005-04-21

Dawn Upshaw once again disproves the adage that opera singers can't sing showtunes properly. Her diction, her ability to act out the lyrics and her crystal clear angel-like voice are just heavenly. Miss Upshaw could teach quite a few Broadway and Cabaret singers a thing or two about interpretation and she would have her hands full teaching opera singers like Te Kanawa or Fleming how to put over a showtune properly. Simply divine!

Timeless recording.......2004-07-20

This is an endlessly rewarding album by an operatic soprano who demonstrates an expressiveness and range rare in crossover albums of this sort. Upshaw modifies her classical technique without compromising it, narrating with a conversational tone and youthful ebullience well-suited to musical theater. She continues her tradition of championing obscure American art songs with three gorgeous Blitzstein pieces, and wisely avoids the standard, overdone Sondheim showpieces in favor of several gorgeous lesser-known songs. "I Feel Pretty" is given a refreshing makeover, while "Glitter and Be Gay" demonstrates both her impressive vocal control and comedic prowess. Despite the odd choice of "There Won't Be Trumpets", which demands a belter to properly execute the climax, this album is a well-conceived and cohesive collection that becomes more enjoyable on each subsequent listen.

Bernstein: Candide Overture & Symphonic Dances

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Bernstein: Candide Overture & Symphonic Dances

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Greatest Hits

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ASIN: B0000AINLH
Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

Prologue. Allegro Moderato [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
'Somewhere'. Adagio [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Scherzo. Vivace Leggiero [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Mambo. Presto [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Cha - Cha. Andantino Con Grazia [From West Side ...] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Meeting Scene. Meno Mosso [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
'Cool' Fugue. Allegretto [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Rumble. Molto Allegro [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Finale. Adagio [From West Side Story] - Leonard Bernstein, Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Overture [From Candide] - Leonard Bernstein, The London Symphony Orchestra
Best of All Possible Worlds [From Candide] - Leonard Bernstein, The London Symphony Orchestra
Oh Happy We [From Candide] - Leonard Bernstein, The London Symphony Orchestra
Glitter and Be Gay [From Candide] - Leonard Bernstein, The London Symphony Orchestra
I'm Easily Assimilated (Old Lady's Tango) [From Candide] - Leonard Bernstein, The London Symphony Orchestra
Make Our Garden Grow (Finale) [From Candide] - Leonard Bernstein, The London Symphony Orchestra
Great Lover. Allegro Pesante [From On the Town] - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Lonely Town, Pas de Deux. Andante Sostenuto ... [Three Dance Episodes] - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Times Square 1944. Allegro [From On the Town] - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Prelude (For the Brass): Fast and Exact - Leonard Bernstein, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Fugue (For the Saxes): Exactly the Same Beat - Leonard Bernstein, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Riffs (For Everyone) - Leonard Bernstein, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

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Wonderful Bernstein

Essential Leonard Bernstein

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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Bernstein: Candide; West Side Story; On the Waterfront; Fancy Free
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ASIN: B00005OKSJ
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

Prologue - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Somewhere: Adagio - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Scherzo: Vivace Leggerio - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Mambo: Presto - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Cha-Cha: Andantino Con Grazia - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Meeting Scene: Meno Mosso - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Cool Fugue: Allegretto - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Rumble: Molto Allegro - Los Angeles Philharmonic
Finale: Adagio - Los Angeles Philharmonic
A Musical Toast
A Little Bit In Love From 'Wonderful Town' - Rebecca Luker
The Great Lover: Allegro Pesante
Lonely Town, Pas De Dex: Andante Sostenuto
Times Square 1944: Allegro
Facsimile - Choreographic Essay For Orchestra
Prelude (For The Brass): Fast And Exact - Peter Schmidl
Fugue (For The Saxes): Exactly The Same Beat - Peter Schmidl
Riffs (For Everyone) - Peter Schmidl
Slava! A Political Overture For Orchestra 'For Mstislav Rostropovich'

Tracks:

Overture - London Symphony Orchestra
Best Of All Possible Worlds - Della Jones
Oh Happy Me - June Anderson
Glitter And Be Gay - June Anderson
I Am Easily Assimilated (Old Lady's Tango) - Christa Ludwig
Make Our Garden Grow - Della Jones
Big Stuff (Blues)
Opening Dance - Enter Three Sailors
Scene At The Bar
Enter Two Girls
Pas De Deux
Competition Scene
Variation I - Galop
Variation II - Waltz
Variation III - Danzon
Finale
Big Stuff Reprise (Blues)
Andante (With Dignity) - Presto Barbaro
Adagio - Allegro Molto Agitato - Alla Breve (Poco Piu Mosso) - Presto Come Prima
Andante Largamente - More Flowing - Lento
Moving Forward - Laramente - Andante Come Prima
Allegro Non Troppo, Molto Marcato - Poco Piu Sostenuto
A Tempo (Poco Piu Sostenuto)

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Wonderful Bernstein.......2002-01-25

For anyone who loves Bernstein (or even for those who don't), this is the CD to purchase. Includes excerpts from some of his most famous stage and serious works.

Tracks:

On The Town: New York, New York
On The Town: Lonely Town
On The Town: Carried Away
PETER PAN: Build My House
PETER PAN: Plank Song
Trouble In Tahiti: I Was Standing In A Garden
Trouble In Tahiti: What A Movie!
Wonderful Town: Conga
Wonderful Town: Ohio
Wonderful Town: Wrong Note Rag
Candide: Best Of All Possible Worlds
Candide: Oh, Happy We
Candide: Glitter And Be Gay
Candide: Make Our Garden Grow
West Side Story: America
West Side Story: Maria
West Side Story: Tonight Quintet
West Side Story: Somewhere
Mass: Hymn And Psalm: A Simple Song
FINALE: ON THE TOWN: Some Other Time
ENCORE: 1600 HUNDRED PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE: Take Care Of This House

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A great "first step" to the magic of "The Great White Way".......2006-11-26

With the Thanksgiving passing of songwriter Betty Comden, I recalled that I had, in my album collection, this album, not just featuring her songs but Comden singing on "Carried Away" and "Some Other Time" from the Tony-award-winning "New York." Two other songs from the play are featured, culled from a 1960 recording.

This compilation has some of the best of Broadway, not just the songs but the performers as well. Familiar names like Boris Karloff, the legendary Rosalind Russell, Nancy Walker, Chita Rivera, and Carol Lawrence are showcased in various selections from the likes of "Peter Pan," "Trouble in Tahiti," "Wonderful Town," "Candide," "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," and, in this writer's opinion, the best musical in the history of the stage, "West Side Story."

The liner notes provide brief but insightful descriptions of the various plays, including an introduction from Comden and her longtime collaborator Adolph Green, also heard on the album.

The music is definitely Bernstein with his uniquely American style, coupled with Old World influences.

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Great Orchestral Melodies

Manufacturer: Intersound Records
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Tracks:

'Solomon': Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
'The Four Seasons': The Spring: Allegro
Canon In D
Orchestra Suite No.2: Minuet And Badinerie
Bach: Allegro
Symphony No.104: Adagio; Allegro
Divertimento For Strings, No.1: Allegro
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Eine kleine Nachtmusik: Romanze: Andante
Marche Militaire No.1
'The Hebrides' ('Fingla's Cave'): Overture
'The Valkyrie': Ride Of The Valkyries

Tracks:

Slavonic Dances: No. 1: Presto
Slavonic Dances: No. 3: Poco Allegro
Slavonic Dances: No. 7: Allegro Assai
Slavonic Dances: No. 8: Presto
Coronation March
Entry Of The Gladiators
Serenade For Strings: Waltz
Samson And Delilah: Bacchanale
Piano Concerto No. 2: Adagio sostenuto
Russian And Ludmilla: Overture
Also sprach Zarathustra: Introduction
Symphonie Fantastique: March To The Scaffold
On The Beautiful, Blue Danube
The Firebird: The Palace Of Kashchei And His Enchantments Vanish - Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Tracks:

'Pictures at an Exhibition': Promenade
'Pictures at an Exhibition': Gnomes
'Pictures at an Exhibition': The Hut On Fowl's Legs (Baba Yaga)
'Pictures at an Exhibition': The Great Gate Of Kiev
A Night On Bald Mountain
'The Planets': Mars: The Bringer Of War
'The Pines Of Rome': The Pines Of The Appian Way
Pavan For A Dead Princess
The Sorcerer's Apprentice
'The Three-Cornered Hat': Dance Of The Miller's Wife
Scheherazade: Festival At Baghda; The Sea; The Ship Goes To Pieces Against A Rock Surmounted By A Bronze Warrior

Tracks:

Fanfare For The Common Man
'Appalachian Spring': Variations On A Shaker Melody
'Candide': Overture
'West Side Story': Suite: I Feel Pretty; Maria; Something's Coming; Tonight; One Hand, One Heart; Cool; America
Rhapsody In Blue
Adagio For Strings
'America': Variations
'Rodeo': Hoe-down
Pomp And Circumstance: March No. 1
'Gayane': Sabre Dance
'Lieutenant Kije': Troika
'The Love Of Three Oranges': March
'Hary Janos': The Viennese Musical Clock

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1. (Cd1) Prologue
2. Jet Song
3. Something's Coming
4. Dance At The Gym
5. Maria
6. Balcony Scene
7. America
8. Cool
9. One Hand, One Heart
10. Tonight
11. Rumble
12. I Feel Pretty
13. Ballet Sequence
14. Gee, Officer Krupke
15. Boy Like That
16. I Have A Love
17. Taunting Scene
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