Bernstein, Leonard > Grofé, Ferde

Expanded Edition - Gershwin, Grofé, etc / Bernstein, et al

1 CD / Sony Classical / 2003-09-30

Works: George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; An American in Paris; Ferde Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite, for orchestra; Leonard Bernstein: Prelude, Fugue and Riffs
Performers: Bernstein, Leonard; Collins, Phil; Columbia Jazz Band; Corigliano, John; Corigliano, John, Sr. [Violin]; Goodman, Benny; New York Philharmonic
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Columbia Jazz Combo; Columbia Symphony Orchestra; New York Philharmonic

"Bernstein's approach is inspirational, exceptionally flexible and completely spontaneous. The performance of 'An American in Paris' is vividly characterized, brash and episodic; an unashamedly Americ...continue...
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Bernstein Century: Gershwin

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1997-10-28

Works: George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; An American in Paris; Ferde Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite, for orchestra
Performers: Bernstein, Leonard; Corigliano, John
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard

"[Bernstein] was in love with American music, rhythm was his forte, and it paid off in superb performances like this...this 1959 performance [of Rhapsody in...continue...

Bernstein Favorites - The 20th Century

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1991-05-07

Works: Aaron Copland: Fanfare for the common man; Appalachian Spring; Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings; George Gershwin: An American in Paris; Rhapsody in Blue; Heitor Villa-Lobos: Bachiana brasileira no 5...
Performers: Bernstein, Leonard; Corigliano, John, Sr. [Violin]; Davrath, Netania; Graffman, Gary; Nadien, David; Stern, Carl
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Columbia Symphony Orchestra; New York Philharmonic

Grofe: Grand Canyon and Mississipi Suites / Kostelenatz

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1988-04-12

Works: Ferde Grofé: Grand Canyon Suite, for orchestra; Mississippi
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard; Kostelanetz, André
Ensemble: New York Philharmonic