classical music: New York Philharmonic

classical music: New York Philharmonic

classical music:

New York Philharmonic

Leonard Bernstein - Young People's Concerts / New York Philharmonic

Bernstein, New York Philharmonic

Kultur Video, 2004

The art of teaching while amusing
Leonard Bernstein certainly is besides a great conductor a wonderful, almost ideal, teacher. I am tremendously grateful for these series of one-hour concerts for young people, it makes my day every time I watch them. For those, like myself, who feel that they like ...

25 Classical Favorites

Frank Morelli, Johann Sebastian Bach, ...

Vox (Classical), 1996

great gift
Bought this product for my grandchild to introduce him to classical music. It was perfect. Thanks

The Essential Yo-Yo Ma

Edgar Meyer, Hector Console, ...

Sony, 2005

pure genius
No instrument asks more from the soul of an artist as the cello does. Yo Yo Ma shows to be master of the instrument and his interpretations en technique are pure genius. Everyone should have this album in his (or hers of course) basic classical collection

The Pyongyang Concert - New York Philharmonic & Lorin Maazel [Blu-ray]

New York Philharmonic, Lorin Maazel

EUROARTS, 2008

Enjoyable Historic Concert!
As a S. Korean, who has never been to N. Korea, I really enjoyed this concert and thought the event was meaningful and historic in a once-in-a-lifetime way. At the beginning, the N. Korean audience looked like rather nervous and uncomfortable but as time goes by, they ...

Dvorák: Symphony No. 9 'From the New World'; Slavonic Dances

Antonin Dvorak, Kurt Masur, ...

Apex, 2002

My jaw is still on the floor
Wow! Where the heck did this come from? There isn't one note here without energy, direction, and passion. The New York Phil sounds great as always but with an added layer of warmth especially in the strings and brass. For a long time, Solti's recording with Chicago was ...

Bernstein Favorites: Children's Classics

Benjamin Britten, Sergey Prokofiev, ...

Sony, 1991

No kindermusic nonsense
Best 4 dollars spent in my entire life. My 4 yr-old son absolutely loves this CD (in the car, he begs to listen to 'Benjamin Britten's drums' again and again -such whining is music to my ears!). Bernstein's narration is charming, though occasionally his explanation of ...

Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue/An American In Paris

George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Sony, 1990

cd- Rhapsoy In Blue Gershwin
I loved these songs since I first heard them. Especially the RAPSODY IN BLUE which I probably heard it first in the movie, An American In Paris. This cd rendition is perfect. I have it loaded on my pod as well as having the cd in my office to listen to (among others) ...

25 Mozart Favorites

John Sant'Ambrogio, George Silfies, ...

Vox (Classical), 1996

Wonderful collection and price!
I found this to be a nice collection of favorites, especially to keep in the car and listen to. It is a variety of well known compilations. Although not encompassing, it is perfect as a review for driving, relaxing, and enjoyment. Plus, the price is right!

The Joy of Christmas

John Francis Wade, Anonymous, ...

Sony, 1997

Just As I Remembered
Raise the roof and sing praises on high! Play this if you cannot make it to church, and you will feel like you are there. The incomparable sound of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with all the religious classics. A few oddities are tagged on at the end, the Nutcracker, ...

Bernstein Century - Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc / Bernstein, New York PO

Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Sony, 1997

Bernstein and Copeland
Copeland's Appalachian Spring and other suites such as Rodeo and Billy the Kid are are at their finest in the hands of Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein gives clarity and strength to America's best composer still to date. Listening to this CD is a great pleasure and ...

Copland: Symphony No. 3; Quiet City

Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 1990

The best Bernstein reading of a nearly great work
Copland met a sad end as the result of Alzheimer's, which set in fairly early (when he was about 70, I believe) but was carefully hidden from the public. Bernstein had been his lifelong champion, of course, and here he gives an elegaic, almost melancholy reading of the ...

Ode to Freedom: Bernstein Conducts Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in Berlin

Jan-Hendrik Rootering, Ludwig van Beethoven, ...

Deutsche Grammophon, 1990

I will only listen to this work in private
For years, when I listened to the 9th, I would play the 1st and 2nd movements and then skip to the finale. I enjoy crisp, energetic and powerful music and the 9th has it in unsurpassed measure. And this rendition provides just that. I haven't listened to all the ...

Copland: Appalachian Spring/Fanfare For The Common Man/El Salón México/Danzón Cubano

Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, ...

Sony, 1990

Universal music
This recording, aside of bringing back great memories of a live performance of Mr. Bernstein more than 25 years ago directing Mexico State Philarmonic Orchestra playing Salon Mexico, is of grand quality and Aaron Coplands music selection is escellent as is performed ...

Bernstein: Symphony No. 3 ("Kaddish"); Chichester Psalms

Leonard Bernstein, Jennie Tourel, ...

Sony, 1998

Magnificently Performed
Leonard Bernstein's Kaddish Symphony is a powerful mass reflected on a Jewish background. With both the composer who is a Jewish American, and the first Cathloic president John F. Kennedy, whom Bernstein dedicated the music to after the tragic assisination, being pious ...

On the Transmigration of Souls

John Adams, Lorin Maazel, ...

Nonesuch, 2004

Transcendent, yet deeply moving as well
After the events of 9/11, composers had two choices, it seemed. They could write Wagnerian sturm und drang, patriotism uber alles-type pieces, or they could be transcendent and sympathetic at the same time. Mr. Adams has taken the latter course, and it's no ...