Despite all the controversy about the worth of Bernstein's compositional output, this work is definitely going to be one of the enduring works of the choral repertory, because performers - especially the singers - are able to sense the deep feelings that Lenny was trying to convey. They will be singing this in 2075 (assuming anyone is still alive).
Our choral society will sing it on 16 November 2024. It is difficult to sing for an amateur choir, but we have enjoyed using this recording to help us. The first words we sing (in Hebrew) are Psalm 108, vs. 2 'Awake psaltery and harp! I will rouse the dawn'. The listener cannot help but be moved by those first few bars.
Despite all the controversy about the worth of Bernstein's compositional output, this work is definitely going to be one of the enduring works of the choral repertory, because performers - especially the singers - are able to sense the deep feelings that Lenny was trying to convey. They will be singing this in 2075 (assuming anyone is still alive).
Love the 7/8 meter in the first movement
7 = 3 + 1 + 3 crucifixion
Lovely piece!
Excelente
III ps 131
09:25 mm 1 mov.I motif
10:46 mm10 mov.II motif
11:35 mm15 mov.III
12:21 mm 20 tenor+bass
13:14 mm 28 sop+alto
17:18 mm 60 ps.133:1 mov.I motif
II ps 23 & ps 2:1
05:12 mm32 sop
06:54 mm64 tenor+bass
07:34 mm102 2 motifs
09:05 mm136 CODA
7:00 The Sharks & Jets from "West Side Story" 🤗
Our choral society will sing it on 16 November 2024. It is difficult to sing for an amateur choir, but we have enjoyed using this recording to help us. The first words we sing (in Hebrew) are Psalm 108, vs. 2 'Awake psaltery and harp! I will rouse the dawn'. The listener cannot help but be moved by those first few bars.
Sono estasiato!!!!