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Bernstein Symphony Edition

60 CD / Sony Classical / 2011-11-22

Works: Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21; Symphony no 3 in E flat major, Op. 55 "Eroica"; Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36; Symphony no 7 in A major, Op. 92; Symphony no 4 in B flat maj...
Performers: Annear, Gwenyth; Biggs, E. Power; Bressler, Charles; Bushkin, Isser; Chambers, James; Entremont, Philippe; Friend, Rodney [Violin]; Greitzer, Sol; Grist, Reri [Soprano Vocals]; Guldbaek, Ruth; Jones,...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard

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 - Bernstein: Mass

2 CD / Sony Classical / 1997-10-28

Works: Leonard Bernstein: Alleluia
Performers: Anderson, Claudia; Anthony, John D.; Arner, Leonard; Bashor, Phil; Beal, John; Bianchi, Carl; Biddicome, Robert; Bowman, Peter; Breeden, Linda; Busch, David; Carmin, Faith; Chapman, Peter; Cowie, Mar...
Conductors: Bernstein, Leonard
Ensemble: Berkshire Boys Choir

"This is certainly the performance to get. The fact that Bernstein is at the helm makes other recording superfluous, and no one could sing 'A...continue...