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Celebrate Bernstein with the greatest moments from all aspects of his career.

59 SONGS • 4 HOURS AND 59 MINUTES

1Bernstein: Candide - Overture
Bernstein: Candide - Overture
London Symphony Orchestra & Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein (Original Soundtrack)
04:36
2West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast): Act I: America (2017 Remastered Version)
West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast): Act I: America (2017 Remastered Version)
Original Broadway Cast of West Side Story
West Side Story Original Broadway Cast (Remastered)
04:35
34 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: I. Buckaroo Holiday
4 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: I. Buckaroo Holiday
Leonard Bernstein
Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, Billy the Kid & Fanfare for the Common Man
06:58
4Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian" - I. Allegro vivace (Live)
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian" - I. Allegro vivace (Live)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein & Felix Mendelssohn
Mendelssohn: Symphonies Nos.3 "Scottish" & 4 "Italian"
10:53
54 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: II. Corral Nocturne
4 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: II. Corral Nocturne
Leonard Bernstein
Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, Billy the Kid & Fanfare for the Common Man
03:59
64 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: III. Saturday Night Waltz
4 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: III. Saturday Night Waltz
Leonard Bernstein
Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, Billy the Kid & Fanfare for the Common Man
04:09
74 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: IV. Hoe Down
4 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: IV. Hoe Down
Leonard Bernstein
Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, Billy the Kid & Fanfare for the Common Man
03:06
8Big Stuff (Prologue / From "Fancy Free")
Big Stuff (Prologue / From "Fancy Free")
Billie Holiday
Jazz Loves Bernstein
02:31
9West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast): Act II: I Feel Pretty (2017 Remastered Version)
West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast): Act II: I Feel Pretty (2017 Remastered Version)
Original Broadway Cast of West Side Story
West Side Story Original Broadway Cast (Remastered)
02:48
10Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo (Live)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - I. Erwachen heiterer Empfindungen bei der Ankunft auf dem Lande. Allegro ma non troppo (Live)
Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein & Ludwig van Beethoven
Bernstein: Barber – Beethoven
11:43
11Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - II. Szene am Bach. Andante molto mosso (Live)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - II. Szene am Bach. Andante molto mosso (Live)
Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein & Ludwig van Beethoven
Bernstein: Barber – Beethoven
13:29
12Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro (Live)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - III. Lustiges Zusammensein der Landleute. Allegro (Live)
Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein & Ludwig van Beethoven
Bernstein: Barber – Beethoven
05:27
13Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - IV. Gewitter, Sturm. Allegro (Live)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - IV. Gewitter, Sturm. Allegro (Live)
Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein & Ludwig van Beethoven
Bernstein: Barber – Beethoven
03:43
14Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto (Live)
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 "Pastoral" - V. Hirtengesang. Frohe und dankbare Gefühle nach dem Sturm. Allegretto (Live)
Wiener Philharmoniker, Leonard Bernstein & Ludwig van Beethoven
Bernstein: Barber – Beethoven
10:18
15Candide (1974): Overture
Candide (1974): Overture
New Broadway Cast of Candide (1974) & John Mauceri
Candide (New Broadway Cast Recording (1974))
04:12
16Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - I. Andante. With Dignity - Presto barbaro
Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - I. Andante. With Dignity - Presto barbaro
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
03:18
17Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - II. Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso) - Presto come prima
Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - II. Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso) - Presto come prima
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
02:23
18Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - III. Andante largamente - More Flowing - Lento
Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - III. Andante largamente - More Flowing - Lento
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
05:12
19Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - IV. Moving Forward - Largamente - Andante come prima
Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - IV. Moving Forward - Largamente - Andante come prima
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
03:45
20Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenuto
Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenuto
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
04:44
21Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - VI. A Tempo (Poco più sostenuto)
Bernstein: On the Waterfront Symphonic Suite - VI. A Tempo (Poco più sostenuto)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
02:19
22Fanfare for the Common Man
Fanfare for the Common Man
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein Conducts Copland
02:01
23Candide, Act II (Remastered): Finale. Make Our Garden Grow (2017 Remastered Version)
Candide, Act II (Remastered): Finale. Make Our Garden Grow (2017 Remastered Version)
Robert Rounseville, Barbara Cook, Irra Petina, Max Adrian & Original Broadway Cast of Candide
Candide (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
04:18
24Who Am I?
Who Am I?
Linda Eder (wendy), Daniel Narducci (captain Hook) & Alaxander Frey
Bernstein: Peter Pan
03:45
25Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture, TH 42 (Live)
Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture, TH 42 (Live)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet, Francesca da Rimini (Live)
20:14
26Bernstein: Slava! A Political Overture (Live)
Bernstein: Slava! A Political Overture (Live)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
04:10
27Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave" (Live)
Mendelssohn: The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave" (Live)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3, Hebrides Overture (Live)
09:56
28On The Town - 2. New York, New York (Live)
On The Town - 2. New York, New York (Live)
Thomas Hampson, Kurt Ollmann, David Garrison, London Symphony Orchestra & Michael Tilson Thomas
Bernstein: On The Town
04:00
29Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - I. The Messengers
Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - I. The Messengers
New York Philharmonic & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Symphony No.3 "Kaddish", Dybbuk Suite No.2
02:05
30Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - II. Leah
Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - II. Leah
New York Philharmonic & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Symphony No.3 "Kaddish", Dybbuk Suite No.2
03:01
31Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - III. 5 Kabbalah Variations
Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - III. 5 Kabbalah Variations
New York Philharmonic & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Symphony No.3 "Kaddish", Dybbuk Suite No.2
06:35
32Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - IV. Dream
Bernstein: Dybbuk Suite No. 2 - IV. Dream
New York Philharmonic & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Symphony No.3 "Kaddish", Dybbuk Suite No.2
05:24
33West Side Story: Act II: Somewhere
West Side Story: Act II: Somewhere
Marni Nixon & Jim Bryant
West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:04
341600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Act I: The President Jefferson March
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Act I: The President Jefferson March
Lynda Richardson, Tracey Miller, Ambrosian Chorus, London Sinfonietta, John McGlinn & Davis Gaines
Essential Bernstein
05:40
35Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 "Scottish" - IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai (Live)
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 56 "Scottish" - IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai (Live)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Mendelssohn: Symphony No.3, Hebrides Overture (Live)
09:58
36Build My House
Build My House
Linda Eder (wendy), Daniel Narducci (captain Hook) & Alaxander Frey
Bernstein: Peter Pan
06:20
37Fancy Free Ballet: II. Scene at the Bar (2017 Remastered Version)
Fancy Free Ballet: II. Scene at the Bar (2017 Remastered Version)
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Fancy Free Ballet & Three Dance Episodes (From "On the Town") & More (2017 Remastered Version)
01:40
38Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Act 1: "A little bit in love" (Eileen)
Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Act 1: "A little bit in love" (Eileen)
Sir Simon Rattle feat. Audra McDonald
Bernstein: Wonderful Town
02:59
39Candide, Act I (Remastered): Glitter and be Gay (2017 Remastered Version)
Candide, Act I (Remastered): Glitter and be Gay (2017 Remastered Version)
Barbara Cook
Candide (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
05:44
40Bernstein: Serenade After Plato's "Symposium" - IV. Agathon. Adagio (Live)
Bernstein: Serenade After Plato's "Symposium" - IV. Agathon. Adagio (Live)
Gidon Kremer, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Serenade, Fancy Free (Live)
06:32
41Bernstein: Serenade After Plato's "Symposium" - V. Socrates – Alcibiades. Molto tenuto – Allegro molto vivace (Live)
Bernstein: Serenade After Plato's "Symposium" - V. Socrates – Alcibiades. Molto tenuto – Allegro molto vivace (Live)
Gidon Kremer, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Serenade, Fancy Free (Live)
10:34
42West Side Story: Act I: Something's Coming
West Side Story: Act I: Something's Coming
Jim Bryant
West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:32
43Bernstein: Concerto for Orchestra "Jubilee Games" - III. Diaspora Dances. Vivace (Live)
Bernstein: Concerto for Orchestra "Jubilee Games" - III. Diaspora Dances. Vivace (Live)
José Eduardo Chama, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
06:13
44Bernstein: Concerto for Orchestra "Jubilee Games" - IV. Benediction. Moderato, invocando (Live)
Bernstein: Concerto for Orchestra "Jubilee Games" - IV. Benediction. Moderato, invocando (Live)
José Eduardo Chama, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
05:50
45Candide, Act I: The Best of All Possible Worlds
Candide, Act I: The Best of All Possible Worlds
Max Adrian, Barbara Cook, Robert Rounseville & Candide Ensemble
Candide (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
03:24
46Spring Will Come Again
Spring Will Come Again
Linda Eder (wendy), Daniel Narducci (captain Hook) & Alaxander Frey
Bernstein: Peter Pan
03:26
47West Side Story: Act I: Maria
West Side Story: Act I: Maria
Jim Bryant
West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:36
48Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Act 2: "Wrong Note Rag" (Ruth, Eileen, Villagers)
Bernstein: Wonderful Town, Act 2: "Wrong Note Rag" (Ruth, Eileen, Villagers)
Sir Simon Rattle feat. Audra McDonald, Kim Criswell & The London Voices
Bernstein: Wonderful Town
02:26
49Plank Round
Plank Round
Linda Eder (wendy), Daniel Narducci (captain Hook) & Alaxander Frey
Bernstein: Peter Pan
02:16
50Sonata for Clarinet and Piano - Arrangement for Clarinet and Orchestra: II. Andantino - Vivace e leggiero
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano - Arrangement for Clarinet and Orchestra: II. Andantino - Vivace e leggiero
Richard Stoltzman
Richard Stoltzman plays Clarinet Concertos, Sonatas and Chamber Music
07:25
51Bizet: Carmen, Act II - Toreador's Song. Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre
Bizet: Carmen, Act II - Toreador's Song. Votre toast, je peux vous le rendre
Colette Boky, Marcia Baldwin, Marilyn Horne, Tom Krause, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein, The Manhattan Opera Chorus, John Mauceri & Georges Bizet
Bernstein: Bizet - Brahms
05:32
524 Anniversaries: No. 1, For Felicia Montealegre
4 Anniversaries: No. 1, For Felicia Montealegre
Leann Osterkamp
Bernstein: The Complete Solo Piano Works
02:08
53West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast): Act I: Tonight (2017 Remastered Version)
West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast): Act I: Tonight (2017 Remastered Version)
Original Broadway Cast of West Side Story
West Side Story Original Broadway Cast (Remastered)
03:54
54Fancy Free Ballet: VI. Three Dance Variations: Variation I (Galop) (2016 Remastered Version)
Fancy Free Ballet: VI. Three Dance Variations: Variation I (Galop) (2016 Remastered Version)
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Fancy Free Ballet & Three Dance Episodes (From "On the Town") & More (2017 Remastered Version)
01:22
55Peter, Peter
Peter, Peter
Linda Eder (wendy), Daniel Narducci (captain Hook) & Alaxander Frey
Bernstein: Peter Pan
02:57
56Bernstein: Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1 - I. The Prologue. Lento moderato (Live)
Bernstein: Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1 - I. The Prologue. Lento moderato (Live)
Lukas Foss, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra & Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Chichester Psalms; Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2
02:29
57Fancy Free Ballet: VII. Finale (2017 Remastered Version)
Fancy Free Ballet: VII. Finale (2017 Remastered Version)
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein: Fancy Free Ballet & Three Dance Episodes (From "On the Town") & More (2017 Remastered Version)
04:37
58West Side Story: Act II: Cool
West Side Story: Act II: Cool
West Side Story Ensemble (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
West Side Story (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
04:22
59Bernstein: Dance Suite - 1. Dancisca (For Antony). Vivo, celebrante
Bernstein: Dance Suite - 1. Dancisca (For Antony). Vivo, celebrante
Brass Ensemble of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Bernstein: Ensemble & Chamber Music
00:56