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| 1. Rhapsody in blue - Gershwin |
| 2. On the town: three dance episodes - Bernstein |
| 3. Adagio for strings - Barber |
| 4. Candide: overture - Bernstein |
| 5. West side story: Symphonic dances - Bernstein |
| 6. West side story: America - Bernstein |
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Bernstein's very very broadly paced rendition of Barber's Adagio is still unsurpassed for its almost painful emotional intensity and sublime beauty. When Bernstein takes a risk of extremely slow tempo, the music usually falls apart (the prime example; Elgar's Enigma Variation and Mahler's 2n & 8th), but with 'Adagio', it works! The way strings gradually build up the intensity and gather momentum is simply astounding and the long pause which follows the climax is awe-inspiring.
Rhapsody in Blue, with Bernstein at the piano, is also very impressive, with dazzling piano solo and powerfully expressive orchestra. What a superb pianist Bernstein was! He could have made a career as a concert pianist.
Rhapsody in Blue, with Bernstein at the piano, is also very impressive, with dazzling piano solo and powerfully expressive orchestra. What a superb pianist Bernstein was! He could have made a career as a concert pianist.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this CD after reading many reviews of different performances of Barber's "Adagio". The really slow tempo of this version works well and enhances the sheer beauty of the work. I cannot, however, agree with a previous reviewer who commented on the excellence of the high crescendo - I find it rather harsh and it is obvious the recording engineers have turned the gain up at this point, to perhaps emphasise the passage, as sounds can be heard in the background not dissimilar to the cleaners moving in to the concert hall!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The maestro at his best. A chance to hear the results of the scintillating conducting of the legendary Leonard Bernstein with his interpretation of American classics. Most startling are the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story - this is how it should sound! A wonderful CD and a must for any serious music collector.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
BEAUTIFUL;-)
THIS SOUNDTRACK WAS USED FOR 9/11 AS WELL AS FOR WARTBURTONS BREAD COMMERCIAL, WHAT EVER THE USE IT IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF MUSIC
Published 14 months ago by miss rose
Poor packaging!
(( STAR rating for product itself ONLY ))
As anticipated upon receipt, CD's jewel case was severely fractured on both sides due to its close proximity to a single skin... Read more
As anticipated upon receipt, CD's jewel case was severely fractured on both sides due to its close proximity to a single skin... Read more
Published on 25 Feb 2010 by E. McLean
Barber:Adagio For Strings
For someone like me who has "L" plates for classical music, this is an excellent intro album for some of the modern classical stuff
Published on 15 Jun 2009 by Mr. S. C. Warburton
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