The Essential Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein (Composer), Leonard Bernstein (Conductor), Michael Tilson Thomas (Conductor), New York Philharmonic (Orchestra), Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic (Orchestra), Leonid Hambro (Performer), Deborah Sasson (Performer), Peter Hofmann (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Leonid Hambro, Deborah Sasson, Peter Hofmann
• Orchestra: New York Philharmonic, Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
• Conductor: Leonard Bernstein, Michael Tilson Thomas
• Composer: Leonard Bernstein
• Audio CD (September 3, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00000K2VL
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #140,702 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Why 'The essential Bernstein' is not conducted by Lenny?, July 25, 2000

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Robert Macedo-Alves (Madeira, Portugal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Essential Bernstein (Audio CD)

The pieces of music selected for this recording are indeed a selection of the 'Essential Bernstein'. The 60's "Candide Overture" is the best version recorded by Bernstein. But the "West side Story" is conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas (a good conductor, but there are several Bernstein-conducted recordings of the West Side Story score and symphonic dances). The same thing happens with some other pieces. If Leonard Bernstein recorded all of his compositions, I suppose the 'essential Bernstein' should have Bernstein conducted by Bernstein recordings.