West Side Story Suite

Album by Leonard Bernstein & Joshua Bell & Philharmonia Orchestra & David Zinman

The 'West Side Story Suite' is a 2000 album featuring violinist Joshua Bell performing arrangements of Leonard Bernstein's compositions, including a suite from 'West Side Story' and other works. This recording showcases Bell's interpretation of Bernstein's fusion of classical and jazz elements, highlighting the composer's innovative approach to musical theatre.
First released: 14th May 2000

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    West Side Story Suite
    19:01
  2. 2.
    "Lonely Town" from On the Town
    4:10
  3. 3.
    "Make Our Garden Grow" from Candide
    5:31
  4. 4.
    Serenade after Plato's "Symposium": I. Phaedrus: Pausanias
    6:44
  5. 5.
    Serenade after Plato's "Symposium": II. Aristophanes
    4:21
  6. 6.
    Serenade after Plato's "Symposium": III. Eryximachus
    1:30
  7. 7.
    Serenade after Plato's "Symposium": IV. Agathon
    7:06
  8. 8.
    Serenade after Plato's "Symposium": V. Socrates: Alcibiades
    10:42
  9. 9.
    "New York, New York" from On the Town
    2:27

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