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Symphonic Suite from “On the Waterfront” by Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein conducts his Symphonic Suite from ‘On the Waterfront.’ Played by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra….
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Leonard Bernstein – Dybbuk – Complete Ballet
Leonard Bernstein’s “Dybbuk” is a complete ballet composed in 1974. Divided into three parts, it features various variations and themes….
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Facsimile – Leonard Bernstein
“Facsimile” by Leonard Bernstein, recorded by RCA Victor Orchestra….
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Leonard Bernstein Conducts Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Finale with Vienna Philharmonic
Leonard Bernstein conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The Prestissimo Finale begins with the chorus and soloists joining together in joyous song. The soloists then reflect on…
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Leonid Kuzmin Performs Rachmaninoff’s Elegie – Fantasy Pieces Op. 3
Leonid Kuzmin plays Rachmaninov’s Elegy Op. 3 in video for listening only. Please be respectful….
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Scarlatti Sonata in E Major, K. 380, Played by Leo Brouwer
Cuban guitarist Leo Brouwer plays his transcriptions of 12 keyboard sonatas by Domenico Scarlatti in a 1974 recording. The specific piece featured is Sonata in E Major K. 380/L. 23…
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America’s First Orchestra
…in Three Movements. The illustrious list of conductors over the years includes names like Arturo Toscanini, Maurice Ravel, Igor Stravinksy, Gustav Mahler, Antonín Dvořák, Leonard Bernstein and Richard Strauss. Over…
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Child Prodigies – Exploring the Music of Great Young Classical Composers
…Well, Mozart did it, and he did it with flair! The artistic influence of his father, Leopold, can’t be ignored, but young Wolfgang’s undeniable talent was evident even at this…
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Johann Sebastian Bach
…popular pieces for the organ. In 1717, Bach accepted a position with Prince Leopold of Anhalt-Cöthen, a move that was met with resistance from Duke Wilhelm Ernst, who imprisoned Bach…
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Luigi Boccherini
…in Lucca, Italy, Ridolfo Luigi Boccherini was the third child in a musically gifted family. His father, Leopoldo Boccherini, was a talented cellist and a double-bass player. His siblings also…
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Sonata in A Major – Mozart
Leopold Mozart, father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was an Austrian composer and violinist. He originally planned for a career in the church but changed his path after his father’s death….
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Variations on a Theme by Mozart – Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
…on Mozart: Musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria on January 27, 1756. His father, Leopold Mozart, was a composer and violinist. Mozart and his sister Nannerl…
