Original Album Classics

~ Release by Leonard Bernstein (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

5 disc, 5 albums held in a papercase.
They are a vinyl replica in card cover format.

Annotation last modified on 2025-07-26 16:13 UTC.

Tracklist

1▶CD: Joseph Haydn
2▶CD: Ludwig van Beethoven
3▶CD: Gustav Mahler
4▶CD: George Gershwin
5▼CD: Leonard Bernstein
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1Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": I. Prologue (Allegro moderato)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: I. Prologue. Allegro moderato (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic54:07
2Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": II. Somewhere (Adagio)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: II. “Somewhere”. Adagio (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic53:52
3Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": III. Scherzo (Vivace leggiero)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: III. Scherzo. Vivace leggiero (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic41:18
4Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": IV. Mambo (Meno presto)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: IV. Mambo. Presto (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic2:15
5Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": V. Cha-Cha, "Maria" (Andantino con grazia)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: V. Cha-Cha (“Maria”). Andantino con grazia (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic50:58
6Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": VI. Meeting Scene (Meno mosso)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VI. Meeting Scene. Meno mosso (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic50:43
7Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": VII. Fugue, "Cool" (Allegretto)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VII. “Cool” Fugue. Allegretto (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic53:03
8Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": VIII. Rumble (Molto allegro)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VIII. Rumble. Molto allegro (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic51:52
9Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story": X. Finale (Adagio)
producer:
John McClure (recording engineer and record producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1961-03-06)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1961-03-06)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1961-03-06)
recording of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: IX. Finale. Adagio (on 1961-03-06)
additional orchestrator:
Irwin Kostal (in 1960) and Sid Ramin (in 1960)
orchestrator and composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1960)
part of:
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic52:51
10Symphonic Suite from the Film "On The Waterfront": Andante (with dignity) - Presto barbaro Presto barbaro
producer:
Howard Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1960-05-16)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1960-05-16)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-05-16)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: I. Andante (with dignity) - Presto barbaro (on 1960-05-16)
composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1955)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic2:59
11Symphonic Suite from the Film "On The Waterfront": Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso) - Presto come prima
producer:
Howard Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1960-05-16)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1960-05-16)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-05-16)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: II. Adagio - Allegro molto agitato - Alla breve (Poco più mosso) - Presto come prima (on 1960-05-16)
composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1955)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic2:17
12Symphonic Suite from the Film "On The Waterfront": Andante largamente - More Flowing - Still More Flowing - Poco meno mosso - Lento
producer:
Howard Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1960-05-16)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1960-05-16)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-05-16)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: III. Andante largamente - More flowing - Still more flowing - Poco meno mosso - Lento (on 1960-05-16)
composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1955)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic4:52
13Symphonic Suite from the Film "On The Waterfront": Moving Forward, with Warmth - Largamente - A tempo - Calmato - Andante come prima - Sempre avanti, With Intensity - Ancora più mosso
producer:
Howard Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1960-05-16)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1960-05-16)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-05-16)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: IV. Moving forward, with warmth - Largamente - A tempo - Calmato - Andante come prima - Sempre avanti, with intensity - Ancora più mosso (on 1960-05-16)
composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1955)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic4:25
14Symphonic Suite from the Film "On The Waterfront": Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenuto - Moving Forward - Meno mosso
producer:
Howard Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1960-05-16)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1960-05-16)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-05-16)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: V. Allegro non troppo, molto marcato - Poco più sostenuto - Moving forward - Meno mosso (on 1960-05-16)
composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1955)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic2:50
15Symphonic Suite from the Film "On The Waterfront": A tempo
producer:
Howard Scott (classical music producer)
orchestra:
New York Philharmonic (on 1960-05-16)
conductor:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1960-05-16)
recorded at:
Manhattan Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1960-05-16)
recording of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront: VI. A tempo (on 1960-05-16)
composer:
Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (in 1955)
part of:
Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront
Leonard Bernstein & New York Philharmonic2:09

Credits

Release

manufactured in:Europe
rights society:BIEM (international rights organization representing member societies from 58 countries)
GEMA (German rights society; do not use this as a label or work publisher!)
distributed by:Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH (not for use as release label! © & ℗ holders or distributors since 2009/01/14)
copyrighted (©) by:Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH (not for use as release label! © & ℗ holders or distributors since 2009/01/14) (in 2013)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Sony Music Entertainment (NOT FOR RELEASE LABEL USE! company owned by Sony Corporation of America since Oct 1, 2008; operates worldwide except in JP) (in 1959, in 1961, in 1964, in 1966)
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH (not for use as release label! © & ℗ holders or distributors since 2009/01/14) (in 2013)
mastered at:Sony DADC (optical disc manufacturing company)
ASIN:DE: B00BWWE2WM [info]
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Release group

includes:Rhapsody in Blue / An American in Paris by George Gershwin (composer); Columbia Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist)
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story / Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront by Bernstein (Leonard Bernstein, American conductor, composer, pianist); New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist)
Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" by Beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven, German composer); New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist)
Symphony No. 5 by Gustav Mahler (composer), New York Philharmonic & Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist)
part of:Original Album Classics (Sony Music anthology series) (order: 65)