Immerse yourself in the legendary career of Leonard Bernstein with this comprehensive 12-CD compilation set, "Maestro on Record." This meticulously curated collection spans Bernstein's prolific recording legacy with Columbia Masterworks, featuring over 130 tracks that showcase his unparalleled talent as a conductor, pianist, and commentator. From beloved classics to hidden gems, this set offers a panoramic view of Bernstein's artistic journey, making it an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
The album boasts a diverse range of works, including iconic pieces from Bernstein's own compositions, such as "The Rite of Spring" and "Boléro," alongside masterpieces by other renowned composers like Beethoven, Mahler, and Stravinsky. Each track has been remastered to ensure the highest audio quality, allowing listeners to experience these performances with renewed clarity and depth.
Accompanying the 12 CDs is a lavish 224-page hardcover book, featuring a stunning collection of photographs from the Columbia Records photo archive. Many of these images have never been seen before, providing a unique visual companion to the music and offering insights into Bernstein's life and career. The book includes contributions from legendary photographer Don Hunstein, who documented the cultural history of the era under the direction of Goddard Lieberson.
Released on September 15, 2023, by Sony Classical, "Leonard Bernstein - Maestro on Record" is a testament to Bernstein's enduring legacy and his impact on the world of classical music. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to Bernstein's work, this collection offers a rich and rewarding exploration of his artistic genius. With a total duration of over five hours, this set is perfect for both casual listening and in-depth study, providing hours of enjoyment and discovery.
This Compilation (P) 2023 Sony Music Entertainment
Tracks
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: I. Morning Mood. Allegretto pastorale - 2017 Remastered VersionEdvard Grieg, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: II. Åse's Death. Andante doloroso - 2017 Remastered VersionEdvard Grieg, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: III. Anitra's Dance. Tempo di mazurka - 2017 Remastered VersionEdvard Grieg, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46: IV. In the Hall of the Mountain King. Alla marcia e molto marcato - 2017 Remastered VersionEdvard Grieg, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
L'Apprenti sorcier - 2013 Remastered VersionPaul Dukas, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Valse Triste, Op. 44 - 2015 Remastered VersionJean Sibelius, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Capriccio Italien, Op. 45 - 2017 Remastered VersionPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Pacific 231, H.53Arthur Honegger, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: I. Allegro vivo - 2017 Remastered VersionGeorges Bizet, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: II. Adagio - 2017 Remastered VersionGeorges Bizet, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Harold Gomberg
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - 2017 Remastered VersionGeorges Bizet, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony in C Major, WD 33: IV. Finale. Allegro vivace - 2017 Remastered VersionGeorges Bizet, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Night on Bald Mountain - 2017 Remastered VersionModest Mussorgsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part I: IntroductionIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part I: The Augurs of Spring - Dances of the Young GirlsIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part I: Game of AbductionIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part I: Spring Round DancesIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part I: Games of the Rival TribesIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part. I: Procession of the Oldest-and-WisestIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part. I: The Oldest-and-WisestIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): Adoration of the Earth, Part. I: Dance of the EarthIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): The Sacrifice, Part II: IntroductionIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): The Sacrifice, Part II: Mystical Circles of the Young GirlsIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): The Sacrifice, Part II: Glorification of the Chosen OneIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): The Sacrifice, Part II: The Summoning of the AncientsIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): The Sacrifice, Part II: Ritual Action of the AncientsIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
The Rite of Spring (1913 Version): The Sacrifice, Part II: Sacrificial DanceIgor Stravinsky, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Boléro, M. 81: Tempo di Boléro moderato assaiMaurice Ravel, Leonard Bernstein, Orchestre Nationale de France
Le Martyre de Saint Sébastian, L. 124: "Caesar, I refuse your lyre.."Claude Debussy, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Felicia Montealegre, Adele Addison, Choral Art Society
Symphony No. 86 in D Major, Hob. I:86: I. Adagio - Allegro spiritosoJoseph Haydn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 86 in D Major, Hob. I:86: II. Capriccio. LargoJoseph Haydn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 86 in D Major, Hob. I:86: III. Menuetto. Allegretto - TrioJoseph Haydn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 86 in D Major, Hob. I:86: IV. Finale. Allegro con spiritoJoseph Haydn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": I. Allegro con brio - 2017 Remastered VersionLudwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": II. Marcia funebre - Adagio assai - 2017 Remastered VersionLudwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": III. Scherzo. Allegro vivace - 2017 Remastered VersionLudwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 3 in E-Flat Major, Op. 55 "Eroica": IV. Finale. Allegro molto - 2017 Remastered VersionLudwig van Beethoven, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian": I. Allegro vivace - 2017 Remastered VersionFelix Mendelssohn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian": II. Andante con moto - 2017 Remastered VersionFelix Mendelssohn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian": III. Con moto moderato - 2017 Remastered VersionFelix Mendelssohn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian": IV. Saltarello. Presto - 2017 Remastered VersionFelix Mendelssohn, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": I. Adagio - Allegro molto - 2017 Remastered VersionAntonín Dvořák, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": II. Largo - 2017 Remastered VersionAntonín Dvořák, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": III. Scherzo. Molto vivace - 2017 Remastered VersionAntonín Dvořák, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World": IV. Allegro con fuoco - 2017 Remastered VersionAntonín Dvořák, Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Wenn mein Schatz Hochzeit macht - 2017 Remastered VersionGustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Ging heut' morgens übers Feld - 2017 Remastered VersionGustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Ich hab' ein glühend Messer in meiner Brust - 2017 Remastered VersionGustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen: Die zwei blauen Augen von meinem Schatz - 2017 Remastered VersionGustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Rückert Lieder: No. 3, Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommenGustav Mahler, Leonard Bernstein, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Leonard Bernstein, a titan of 20th-century music, was an American maestro whose genius spanned conducting, composing, and performing. Born in 1918, Bernstein's career was a whirlwind of creativity and innovation, earning him a staggering 16 Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades, including Emmy and Tony Awards. He was the first American-born conductor to achieve international acclaim, leaving an indelible mark on the classical music world. Bernstein's compositions, such as the iconic "West Side Story" and "Candide," continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Beyond his musical prowess, Bernstein was also a dedicated educator and humanitarian, using his platform to inspire and enlighten. His legacy endures as one of the most influential figures in music history.