Pianovocal selections with piano accompaniment recording paperback 1 dec. Texture timbre instrumentation shows 20th century features. This is a piano solo version of america by leonard bernstein. Symphonic dances from west side story by leonard bernstein. Score bernstein, leonard west side story, symphonic dances score and parts. 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. Symphonic dances from west side story two pianos, four hands. Bernsteins own symphonic setting continues to be performed by. This recording has its pedigree bernstein playing the rhapsody, an excellent interpretation, clear and dynamic with the piano close. The crucial role of dance in west side story added to the challenge of adapting the music for the concert platform. Highlighting the most dramatic moments of the west side story score, symphonic dances could serve as an excellent introduction for young listeners to symphonic music.
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It simply cannot be overstated how profound the impact leonard bernstein made on music in. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story for two. This exciting arrangement will provide an enjoyable challenge to advancing and. According to the new york times, he was one of the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in american history.
Symphonic dances from west side story two pianos and percussion, version leonard bernstein. It became a major artistic landmark and proof of a new kind of operatic synthesis that fused complex vocal and instrumental ensembles, ballet. I refrain from calling this classical music because the wideranging musical influences, namely american jazz and caribbean mambo contribute so significantly to the score. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it.
He is quite possibly the conductor whose name is best known to. Choose from west side story sheet music for such popular songs as maria, somewhere, and somethings coming. Just to make things even more interesting, you should be aware that there are three different arrangements by irwin kostal of music from west side story. There are better ones out there but the pair of gershwin classics is the reason to own this cd. Your audience will delight in these marvelous bernste. Buy four dances from west side story by leonard berns at. West side story symphonic dances by wayne marshall, paavo jarvi from amazons classical music store. Symphonic dances from west side story piano solo sheet music.
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Symphonic dances from west side story symphonic band score and parts hal leonard. Concert band sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990. 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. This exciting arrangement will provide an enjoyable challenge to advancing and accomplished pianists alike. O symphonic dances from west side story score bernstein free. Considered by many to be one of broadways greatest co. Symphonic dances from west side story deluxe score hal. O symphonic dances from west side story score bernstein free download as pdf file. Nov 21, 2016 symphonic dances from west side story two pianos and percussion, version leonard bernstein.
O symphonic dances from west side story score bernstein. Katia labeque piano, marielle labeque piano, jeanpierre drouet percussion, sylvio gualdo percussion, trilok gurtu drums. National federation of music clubs 20142016 selection 2 pianos, 4 hands. Symphonic dances from west side story works works leonard. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet. All data collected using this site for commercially published use should be confirmed and verified by contacting the new york philharmonic archives. When the immensely popular film premiered in 1961, winning ten academy awards, west side story turned into a monument of american culture. Symphonic dances from west side story symphonic dances from west side story leonard bernsteinarr.
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Piano, 2 pianos, 4 hands sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990. These dances are the product of many different orchestrators with a thorough editing job by the composer. Symphonic dances from west side story for two pianos, parts i. Piano, 2 pianos, 4 hands piano national federation of music clubs 20142016 selection 2 pianos, 4 hands. I would like to have had some programme notes for the less. O symphonic dances from west side story score bernstein scribd. Leonard bernstein symphonic dances from west side story for two pianos dombrova piano duo lukasz szubski, krzysztof wlodarczyk katowice, akademia muzyczna im. Symphonic dances from west side story by connor smith on prezi. West side story was premiered in washington dc in august 1957 and repeated the following month in new york, where its success ensured a run of almost two years 772 performances and a national tour. West side story was directed and choreographed by the innovative jerome robbins, who stated in an added feature presentation in the 2003 dvd release that he had been interested in creating a contemporary version of william shakespeares romeo and juliet since the late 1940s and that arthur laurents, the shows writer, and composer leonard.
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. This program was later performed on nusos asia tour in march 2018. Baltimore symphony orchestra, david zinman bernstein. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story max. 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 1960 for orchestra. Symphonic dances from west side story jw pepper sheet music. He directed a prebroadway production of west side story at the national theatre in washington, d.
Leonard bernstein symphonic dances from west side story born. Symphonic dances from west side story additional j. Piano, 2 pianos, 4 hands sheet music book by leonard bernstein. As in the original orchestral edition, the individual dances can be performed in various combinations to allow for flexibility in. Every song from west side story is a a musical miracle thanks to bernstein and sondheim, but somewhere is its soaringly utopian anthem deserving to be played forever. Bernstein symphonic dances from west side story on the waterfront suite. Symphonic dances from west side story leonard bernstein. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Bernsteins symphonic dances from west side story has been skilfully arranged for four hands at two pianos by john musto.
Alison and serina share their theatrical interpretation of bernsteins symphonic dances from west side story arranged by john musto. Buy symphonic dances from west side story miniature at. Bernstein, leonard west side story, symphonic dances. The symphonic dances from west side story, music by leonard bernstein, is arranged by john musto. Buy symphonic dances from west side story by leonard at. Thoughts west side story opened on broadway in september, 1957 to glorious. Symphonic dance music, west side story by bernste j. The musical west side story was composed principally from autumn 1955 through summer 1957, and bernstein assembled portions of the score into the symphonic dances in early 1961, overseeing the orchestration for this version as it was carried out by sid ramin and irwin kostal. 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. Bernsteins own symphonic setting continues to be performed by every major orchestra and is now available in authentic form for concert band. Scherzo finale in the same dream, they break through the city walls and suddenly find themselves in a world of space, air and sun. He was among the first conductors born and educated in the united states of america to receive worldwide acclaim. 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.
Considered by many to be one of broadways greatest. Chacha maria meeting scene cool fugue rumble finale louis leonard bernstein born in lawrence, massachusetts on august 25, 1918. Leonard bernstein symphonic dances from west side story. Symphonic dances from west side story by leonard j. Symphonic dances from west side story leonard bernstein, composer 3. Symphonic dances from west side story revised edition. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. Symphonic dances from west side story two pianos, four. Arrangement of bernsteins orchestral suite symphonic dances from west side story for two pianos and percussion 24. In this suite, we first the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, then the love story of tony. Symphonic dances from west side story two pianos and.
Leonard bernstein was an american composer, conductor, author, music lecturer and pianist. Symphonic dances from west side story hal leonard online. Symphonic dances from west side story piano solo sheet. The symphonic dances are dedicated to sid ramin, in friendship. West side story opened on broadway in september, 1957 to glorious critical and public acclaim. As in the original orchestral edition, the individual dances can be performed in various combinations to allow for flexibility in programming. Jun 21, 2014 leeshillingberg piano duo performed in concert at walter hall, in the edward johnson building at the faculty of music university of toronto on november 14, 2009.
Symphonic dances from west side story 6 8 6 8 notes on the symphonic dances. In 2007, arthur laurents stated, ive come up with a way of doing west side story that will make it absolutely contemporary without changing a word or a note. Symphonic dances from west side story hawkes pocket. The recording of his own symphonic dances from west side story is ok. Shop and buy symphonic dances from west side story sheet music. Unfortunately we do not have a summary for this item at the moment. In 1960, bernstein drew from it an orchestral suite of symphonic dances which follows the principal episodes of the drama. The crucial role of dance in west side story added to the challenge. Buy symphonic dance music, west side story by bernste at.
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