Credits:

Yannick Nezet-Seguin,Kevin Vortmann,Sarah Uriarte,Julia Burrows,Morgan James,Meredith Lustig,Hilary Ginther,Bryonha Marie Parham,Daniel Voigt,Westminster Symphonic Choir,Temple University Concert Choir,The American Boy Choir School,The Philadelphia Orchestra

Description:

This is a new recording of the work that Bernstein himself said was "the very essence of me" and is now available in its anniversary year! Commissioned in 1971 for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., the work, subtitled "A Theater Piece for Singers, Performers, and Dancers," is a massive work involving an orchestra, chorus, children's chorus, 18 solo singers, rock band, blues band, and dancers, totaling 200 members. Therefore, although it is one of Bernstein's masterpieces, it is a fantastic work that has not had a chance to be performed. It is a rock musical with various elements such as religious conflicts, anti-war message, rock singers, and blues singers.Rare new recordings of Bernstein's unique, familiar, and charming works are now available in the 100th anniversary year of his birth! Includes a new translation of the lyrics [Performed by] Kevin Voortman (priest: tenor), Sarah Uriarte & Julia Burroughs & Morgan James & Meredith Lustig (sopranos), Hilary Ginter & Brynhilda Marie Parham & Lynn Philistine & Peart Sun (mezzo-sopranos), E. Clayton Cornelius & Divine Aylor & Benjamin Cranraig & J. D. Webster (tenors), Timothy McDevitt & Kent Overshawn & Nathaniel Stamprey (baritones ), Zachary James (bass), Douglas Butler & Daniel Voigt (boy sopranos), Westminster Symphony Chorus, Temple University Concert Choir, American Boys Choir, Temple University Diamond Marching Band, Philadelphia Orchestra, conductors: Yannick Nézet-Séguin Recorded April 30-May 3, 2015 in Philadelphia (live)