Leonard Bernstein | Bernstein: Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah / Concerto for Orchestra | CD

Leonard Bernstein was an American composer whose music connected orchestral traditions with vivid rhythms and expressive melodic writing. His works bring dramatic contrasts and distinctive instrumental colours into structures shaped by both lyrical reflection and rhythmic energy.

James Judd conducts the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Bernstein's Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah, and Concerto for Orchestra. The programme brings reflective vocal-orchestral writing together with contrasting instrumental movements.

Track List

1. Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah: I. Prophecy
2. Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah: II. Profanation
3. Symphony No. 1, Jeremiah: III. Lamentation
4. Concerto for Orchestra, Jubilee Games: I. Free-Style Events: Allegro con brio, giocoso
5. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Mixed Doubles: Theme
6. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Variation 1
7. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Variation 2
8. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Variation 3
9. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Variation 4
10. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Variation 5
11. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Variation 6
12. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Variation 7
13. Concerto for Orchestra: II. Coda
14. Concerto for Orchestra: III. Diaspora Dances: Vivace
15. Concerto for Orchestra: IV. Benediction: Moderato, invocando