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Episode 3

Donald Macleod asks why LeonardBernstein's name has long been associated with the cultural fabric of New York, from the concert hall to Broadway.

'New York, New York, that helluva town' is the focus of this third programme. Bernstein's name has long been associated with the cultural fabric of the city, from his lifelong relationship with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra to his success on Broadway. Donald Macleod features music from On the Town and West Side Story. We'll also hear the speaking voice of Bernstein's devoted wife Felicia performing in part II of his third symphony 'Kaddish'.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 8 Sep 2010 12:00

Music Played

  • Leonard Bernstein

    On the Town: New York, New York

    Performer: Adolph Green (tenor), John Reardon (baritone), Cris Alexander (speaker), Chorus and orchestra, Leonard Bernstein (conductor)

    • CBS MASTERWORKS MK 44760.
    • 1.
  • Leonard Bernstein

    Three Dance episodes from 'On the Town'

    Performer: New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein (conductor)

    • SONY CLASSICAL SMK 47530.
    • 1.
  • Leonard Bernstein

    West Side Story: Act 1 – America; Cool; One hand, one heart; Tonight

    Performer: Anita – Tatiana Troyanos (mezzo soprano), Rosalia – Louise Edeiken (soprano), Riff – Kurt Ollmann (bass-baritone), Maria – Kiri te Kanawa (soprano), Tony – José Carreras (tenor), Chorus and orchestra, Leonard Bernstein (conductor)

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 457 199-2.
    • 12.
  • Leonard Bernstein

    Symphony no 3 'Kaddish': 2nd movement

    Performer: Felicia Montealegre (speaker), Jennie Tourel (soprano), New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein (conductor)

    • SONY CLASSICAL SMK 60595.
    • 2.

Broadcasts

  • Wed 12 Mar 2008 12:00
  • Wed 12 Mar 2008 20:45
  • Wed 8 Sep 2010 12:00

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