Bernstein, Leonard > Addison, Adele

Mahler: Complete Symphonies / Leonard Bernstein, et al

12 CD / Sony Classical / 2001-01-30

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 1 in D major "Titan"; Symphony no 10 in F sharp minor/major; Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor; Symphony no 8 in E flat major; Symphon...
Performers: Addison, Adele; Amara, Lucine; Baker, Janet, Dame [Mezzo-soprano Vocal]; Chambers, James; Chookasian, Lili; Flagello, Ezio [Bass Vocals]; Grist, Reri [Soprano Vocals]; Jones, Gwyneth, Dame [Soprano V...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Collegiate Chorale; Columbus Boychoir; Highgate School Boys Chorus; Israel Philharmonic Orchestra; New York Philharmonic; Schola Cantorum New York Women's Chorus

"...While no set is perfect, this one scores consistently high marks. Only Symphonies 1, 5, and 10 are disappointing; the rest still rank with the...continue...

Bernstein Century - Bach: St. Matthew Passion / NYPO, et al

2 CD / Sony Classical / 1999-02-16

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Saint Matthew Passion, BWV 244; Leonard Bernstein: Leonard Bernstein discusses material & structure in Bach's St. Matthew Passion (Lecture)
Performers: Addison, Adele; Allen, Betty; Bell, Donald; Bell, Donaldson; Bernstein, Leonard; Brenner, Engelbert; Bressler, Charles; Corigliano, John, Sr. [Violin]; Goltzer, Albert; Gomberg, Harold; Hambro, Leoni...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Collegiate Chorale; New York Philharmonic; Transfiguration Boys Choir

This abridged version of Bach's St. Matthew Passion originated with some New York Philharmonic subscription concerts at Carnegie Hall in the spring of 1962. Although...continue...
This disc includes a recording of Leonard Bernstein discussing the musical and dramatic structure of the St. Matthew Passion.

The 'Saint Matthew Passion' represents the culmination of Bach's ac...continue...

Bernstein Century - Handel: Messiah /Addison, Oberlin, et al

2 CD / Sony Classical / 1998-03-31

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias
Performers: Addison, Adele; Lloyd, David; Oberlin, Russell; Vacchiano, William; Warfield, William [Baritone Vocals]
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: New York Philharmonic; Westminster Choir

This version of Handel's 'Messiah' could quite possibly be feasible today only as a Bernstein reissue. The quest for authenticity has overtaken the performance and recording of early music, and even ...continue...

Bernstein Century - Mahler: Symphonies no 2 & 8, etc

2 CD / Sony Classical / 1997-10-28

Works: Gustav Mahler: Symphony no 2 in C minor "Resurrection"; Symphony no 5 in C sharp minor; Symphony no 8 in E flat major
Performers: Addison, Adele; Amara, Lucine; Chookasian, Lili; Flagello, Ezio [Bass Vocals]; London, George [Baritone Vocal]; Tourel, Jennie; Tucker, Richard [Tenor Vocal]; Venora, Lee
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Juilliard Chorus; New York Philharmonic; Schola Cantorum New York

Handel: Messiah - Highlights / Bernstein, New York PO

1 CD / Sony Classical / 1997-10-01

Works: George Frederick Handel: Der Messias
Performers: Addison, Adele; Bernstein, Leonard; Lloyd, David; New York Philharmonic; Oberlin, Russell; Warfield, William [Baritone Vocals]; Westminster Choir
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: New York Philharmonic; Westminster Choir

Personnel: David Lloyd (tenor); William Warfield (baritone).

Recording information: 30th Street Studio, New York, NY (1956).

Bernstein leads the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and the...continue...