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"What are the Jewish roots I long for?" wrote Leonard Bernstein as he pondered one of his many Jewish-inspired compositions. This unique collection of rarely heard works—including several world-premiere recordings—reveals many possible answers to Bernstein’s question. Triumphal processions, mysterious invocations, intimate Jewish character portraits, rousing dances; all of these musical offerings present the great eclectic imagination of one of America’s foremost 20th-century composers.
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"What are the Jewish roots I long for?" wrote Leonard Bernstein as he pondered one of his many Jewish-inspired compositions. This unique collection of rarely heard works—including several world-premiere recordings—reveals many possible answers to Bernstein’s question. Triumphal processions, mysterious invocations, intimate Jewish character portraits, rousing dances; all of these musical offerings present the great eclectic imagination of one of America’s foremost 20th-century composers.
Click here to view all available releases in the
Milken Archive Series at ArkivMusic.
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Works on This Recording
1.
The Firstborn: Israelite Chorus by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Samuel Adler
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Rochester Singers
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1958; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 56 Secs.
Language: Hebrew
2.
Dybbuk: Invocation and Trance by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Jean Barr (Piano),
Barry Snyder (Piano),
Jason Smith (Bass Baritone)
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 3 Minutes 52 Secs.
Language: Hebrew
3.
Psalm 148 by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Barry Snyder (Piano),
Angelina Réaux (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1932; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 4 Minutes 29 Secs.
Language: English
4.
Reenah by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Samuel Adler
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Rochester Singers
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1947; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 41 Secs.
5.
Bridal Suite: Three Wedding Dances by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Jean Barr (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1960; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 2 Minutes 9 Secs.
6.
Concerto for Orchestra "Jubilee Games": Y'Varekh'kha by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Michael Sokol (Baritone),
Aaron David Miller (Organ)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1986-1989; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 41 Secs.
Language: Hebrew
7.
Halil by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Bonita Boyd (Flute),
Barry Snyder (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1981; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 14 Minutes 59 Secs.
8.
Simchu Na by Matityahu Weiner
Performer:
Aaron David Miller (Organ)
Conductor:
Samuel Adler
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Rochester Singers
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1947; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 2 Minutes 38 Secs.
Language: Hebrew
9.
Arias and Barcarolles: no 6, Oif Mayn Khas'neh by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Michael Sokol (Baritone),
Jean Barr (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1988; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 5 Minutes 14 Secs.
Language: Yiddish
10.
Vayomer Elohim by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Howard Stahl (Cantor),
Barry Snyder (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: circa 1989; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 15 Secs.
Language: Hebrew
11.
Yigdal by Leonard Bernstein
Conductor:
Samuel Adler
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Rochester Singers
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1950; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 24 Secs.
Language: Hebrew
12.
Four Sabras: Ilana, the Dreamer by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Jack Gottlieb (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1950; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 38 Secs.
13.
Four Sabras: Idele, the Chassidele by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Jack Gottlieb (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1950; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 2 Minutes 9 Secs.
14.
Four Sabras: Yosi, the Jokester by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Jack Gottlieb (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1950; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 1 Secs.
15.
Four Sabras: Dina, the Tomboy Who Weeps Alone by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Jack Gottlieb (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1950; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 1 Minutes 28 Secs.
16.
Silhouette by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Barry Snyder (Piano),
Angelina Réaux (Mezzo Soprano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1951; USA
Date of Recording: 05/1993
Venue: University of Rochester, New York
Length: 2 Minutes 8 Secs.
Language: English
17.
Hashkiveniu by Leonard Bernstein
Performer:
Hans-Peter Blochwitz (Tenor)
Conductor:
Samuel Adler
Orchestra/Ensemble:
BBC Singers
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1945; USA
Date of Recording: 11/1999
Venue: St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, London
Length: 5 Minutes 5 Secs.
Sound Samples
Israelite Chorus: The Firstborn:
Dybbuk: Invocation and Trance
Bridal Suite: Three Wedding Dances: The First Waltz (Canon)
Bridal Suite: Three Wedding Dances: Cha-cha-cha
Bridal Suite: Three Wedding Dances: Hora
Y'varekh'kha: Yevarechecha
Halil (version for flute, percussion and piano): Halil
Arias and Barcarolles: Oif Mayn Khas'ne
4 Sabras: Ilana, the Dreamer
4 Sabras: Idele, the Chassidele
4 Sabras: Yosi, the Jokester
4 Sabras: Dina, the Tomboy Who Weeps Alone
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