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Bernstein, Leonard

Bernstein, Leonard
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▼ Israelite Chorus 01:58
Israelite Chorus 01:58
▼ Invocation & Trance (See CD Leonard Bernstein) 00:00
Invocation & Trance 00:00
▼ Psalm 148 04:29
Psalm 148 04:29
▼ Reenah 01:46
Reenah 01:46
▼ Three Wedding Dances 02:09
The First Waltz (Canon) 00:56
Cha-cha-cha 00:37
Hora 00:36
▼ Y'varekh'kha 01:41
Y'varekh'kha 01:41
▼ Ḥalil 15:02
Ḥalil 15:02
▼ Simḥu na 02:40
Simḥu na 02:40
▼ Oif mayn khas'ne 05:14
Oif mayn khas'ne 05:14
▼ Vayomer elohim 01:15
Vayomer elohim 01:15
▼ Yigdal 01:24
Yigdal 01:24
▼ Four Sabras 06:16
Ilana, the Dreamer 01:38
Idele, the Chassidele 02:09
Yosi, the Jokester 01:01
Dina, the Tomboy Who Weeps Alone 01:28
▼ Silhouette 02:12
Silhouette 02:12
▼ Hashkivenu 05:05
Hashkivenu 05:05

A Jewish Legacy

"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.

Reviews and Recognitions:

"Much that is here is musically stimulating, succinct and inspirational. I would expect this to gain a major following especially amongst the many who are enthusiasts of Bernstein as a composer." —Rob Barnett, MusicWeb-International.com

"...sincere and intense spirituality.... Best of all, perhaps - a dramatic, evocative setting of the evening prayer, Hashkivenu..." —Andrew Farach-Colton, Gramophone

"The performances are uniformly excellent; Reaux, Blochwitz and the pianists stand out." —Edith Eisler, Amazon.com

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