Bernstein's America
Compilation by Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein
Released 12 October 1999
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: I. Prologue. Allegro moderatoLeonard Bernstein4:06
- 2Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: II. "Somewhere". AdagioLeonard Bernstein4:35
- 3Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: III. Scherzo. Vivace leggieroLeonard Bernstein1:19
- 4Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: IV. Mambo. PrestoLeonard Bernstein2:20
- 5Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: V. Cha-Cha. Andantino con graziaLeonard Bernstein0:54
- 6Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VI. Meeting Scene. Meno mossoLeonard Bernstein0:47
- 7Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VII. "Cool" Fugue. AllegrettoLeonard Bernstein3:43
- 8Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VIII. Rumble. Molto allegroLeonard Bernstein1:55
- 9Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: IX. Finale. AdagioLeonard Bernstein3:25
- 10Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: I. Andante (with dignity) - Presto barbaroLeonard Bernstein3:17
- 11Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: II. Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso - Presto come prima)Leonard Bernstein2:23
- 12Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: III. Andante largamente - More Flowing - LentoLeonard Bernstein5:11
- 13Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: IV. Moving forward - Largamente - Andante come primaLeonard Bernstein5:16
- 14Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenutoLeonard Bernstein3:12
- 15Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: VI. A tempo (Poco più sostenuto)Leonard Bernstein2:26
- 16On the Town: Three Dance Episodes: I. "The Great Lover". Allegro pesanteLeonard Bernstein1:50
- 17On the Town: Three Dance Episodes: II. "Lonely Town". Pas de deux - Andante - SostenutoLeonard Bernstein3:40
- 18On the Town: Three Dance Episodes: III. "Times Square: 1944". AllegroLeonard Bernstein4:58
- 19Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs: I. Prelude (for the Brass). Fast and exactLeonard Bernstein1:53
- 20Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs: II. Fugue (for the Saxes). Exactly the same beatLeonard Bernstein1:50
- 21Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs: III. Riffs (for Everyone)Leonard Bernstein4:32
- CD 2
- 1The Unanswered Question: Largo molto sempreCharles Ives6:16
- 2Adagio for Strings: Molto adagioSamuel Barber10:09
- 3Appalachian Spring: Ballet for MarthaAaron Copland26:39
- 4Rhapsody in BlueGeorge Gershwin17:13
More by Aaron Copland, George Gershwin, Samuel Barber, Leonard Bernstein
Release credits
- producer [16-18]
- conductor, piano [4]
- performing orchestra [1.1-9, 2.2-4]
- performing orchestra [1]
- clarinet [19-21]
- performing orchestra [19-21]
- balance [16-18]
- performing orchestra [10-18]
Issues
- B2x CD12 October 1999