Notes and Editorial Reviews
The sheer variety of Leonard Bernstein’s music can be savored in this wide-ranging disc, consisting largely of transcriptions. Bernstein’s immersion in theatrical music is reflected in Clare Grundman’s unique transcription of the Candide suite whilst his film score for On the Waterfront is presented in its symphonic suite form in Jay Bocock’s transcription. The nostalgia of the orchestral Divertimento, written for the centenary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is richly brought out in this adaptation. All performances are by the award-winning University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble.
The sheer variety of Leonard Bernstein’s music can be savored in this wide-ranging disc, consisting largely of transcriptions. Bernstein’s immersion in theatrical music is reflected in Clare Grundman’s unique transcription of the Candide suite whilst his film score for On the Waterfront is presented in its symphonic suite form in Jay Bocock’s transcription. The nostalgia of the orchestral Divertimento, written for the centenary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is richly brought out in this adaptation. All performances are by the award-winning University of South Carolina Wind Ensemble. Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
On the Waterfront: Symphonic Suite by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Scott Weiss
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University Of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1955; USA
2.
On the Town: Three Dance episodes by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Scott Weiss
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University Of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1944; USA
3.
Fanfare for JFK by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Scott Weiss
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University Of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1961; USA
4.
Divertimento for Orchestra by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Scott Weiss
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University Of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1980; USA
5.
Candide: Suite by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Scott Weiss
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University Of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1956; USA
6.
Candide: Overture by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Scott Weiss
Orchestra/Ensemble:
University Of South Carolina Wind Ensemble
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1956/1988; USA
Sound Samples
Fanfare No. 1 for the Inauguration of John F. Kennedy (arr. S. Ramin for wind ensemble)
Candide: Overture (arr. C. Grundman for wind ensemble)
On the Waterfront Suite (arr. J. Bocook for wind ensemble): Andante (with dignity) - Presto barbaro -
On the Waterfront Suite (arr. J. Bocook for wind ensemble): Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco piu mosso) - Presto -
On the Waterfront Suite (arr. J. Bocook for wind ensemble): Andante largamente - More flowing - Still more flowing - Poco meno mosso - Lento -
On the Waterfront Suite (arr. J. Bocook for wind ensemble): Moving forward, with warmth - Largamente - A tempo - Calmato - Andante come prima - Sempre avanti, with intensity - Ancora piu mosso -
On the Waterfront Suite (arr. J. Bocook for wind ensemble): Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco piu sostenuto - Moving forward - Meno mosso -
On the Waterfront Suite (arr. J. Bocook for wind ensemble): A tempo
On the Town: 3 Dance episodes (arr. M. Stith for wind ensemble): No. 1. The Great Lover: Allegro pesante
On the Town: 3 Dance episodes (arr. M. Stith for wind ensemble): No. 2. Lonely Town: Pas de Deux: Andante sostenuto
On the Town: 3 Dance episodes (arr. M. Stith for wind ensemble): No. 3. Times Square 1944: Allegro
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): I. Sennets and Tuckets: Allegro non troppo, ma con brio
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): II. Waltz: Allegretto, con grazia
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): III. Mazurka: Mesto [molto moderato]
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): IV. Samba: Allegro giusto
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): V. Turkey Trot: Allegretto, ben misurato
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): VI. Sphinxes: Adagio lugubre
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): VII: Blues: Slow blues tempo
Divertimento (arr. C. Grundman): VIII: In memoriam: March, "The BSO Forever": Andante
Candide Suite (arr. C. Grundman for wind band): I. The Best of All Possible Worlds
Candide Suite (arr. C. Grundman for wind band): II. Westphalia Chorale and Battle Scene
Candide Suite (arr. C. Grundman for wind band): III. Auto-da-fe
Candide Suite (arr. C. Grundman for wind band): IV. Glitter and Be Gay
Candide Suite (arr. C. Grundman for wind band): V. Make Our Garden Grow
Customer Reviews
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Bernstein Wind Band Classics. April 19, 2013
By Frances Vandervoort (Chicago, IL) See All My Reviews
"I love band music, and love Bernstein -- a perfect match! Fran Vandervoort"
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