Leonard Bernstein's "Bernstein: The Age of Anxiety – Bolcom: Piano Concerto" is a captivating classical album released on September 1, 2000, under the Hyperion label. This album is a testament to Bernstein's mastery, featuring his monumental Symphony No. 2, subtitled "The Age of Anxiety," inspired by W.H. Auden's poem of the same name. The symphony is divided into two parts, exploring themes of anxiety and the human condition through a rich orchestral palette. The first part, "The Prologue," and "The 7 Ages" with its numerous variations, sets the stage for a profound musical journey. The second part includes "The Dirge," "The Masque," and "The Epilogue," each offering a unique emotional and musical experience. Additionally, the album showcases Bernstein's Concerto for Piano and Large Orchestra, a three-movement work that highlights the virtuosity of the piano alongside the grandeur of the orchestra. With a total duration of 59 minutes, this album is a compelling exploration of Bernstein's compositional genius, blending intricate orchestration with deep emotional resonance.
Tracks
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: I. The Prologue. Lento moderatoLeonard Bernstein, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin, Ulster Orchestra
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Ages: Var. 1. L'istesso tempoLeonard Bernstein, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin, Ulster Orchestra
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Ages: Var. 2. Poco più mossoLeonard Bernstein, Marc-André Hamelin, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Ages: Var. 3. Largamente, ma mossoLeonard Bernstein, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Ages: Var. 4. Più mossoLeonard Bernstein, Marc-André Hamelin, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Ages: Var. 5. AgitatoLeonard Bernstein, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Ulster Orchestra, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Ages: Var. 6. Poco meno mossoLeonard Bernstein, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Ages: Var. 7. L'istesso tempoLeonard Bernstein, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Stages: Var. 8. Molto moderato, ma movendoLeonard Bernstein, Marc-André Hamelin, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Stages: Var. 9. Più mosso. Tempo di ValseLeonard Bernstein, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Ulster Orchestra, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Stages: Var. 10. Più mossoLeonard Bernstein, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Stages: Var. 11. L'istesso tempoLeonard Bernstein, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Stages: Var. 12. Poco più vivaceLeonard Bernstein, Marc-André Hamelin, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Stages: Var. 13. L'istesso tempoLeonard Bernstein, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Ulster Orchestra, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1: II. The 7 Stages: Var. 14. Poco più vivaceLeonard Bernstein, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 2: III. The Dirge. LargoLeonard Bernstein, Ulster Orchestra, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 2: IV. The Masque. Extremely FastLeonard Bernstein, Marc-André Hamelin, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Ulster Orchestra
Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 2: V. The Epilogue. L'istesso tempo – Adagio/Andante – Quasi cadenza – Lento moltoLeonard Bernstein, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Marc-André Hamelin, Ulster Orchestra
Concerto for Piano and Large Orchestra: I. Andante spianato – AllegroWilliam Bolcom, Ulster Orchestra, Marc-André Hamelin, Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Concerto for Piano and Large Orchestra: II. RegretsWilliam Bolcom, Ulster Orchestra, Marc-André Hamelin, Dmitry Sitkovetsky
Concerto for Piano and Large Orchestra: III. FinaleWilliam Bolcom, Marc-André Hamelin, Dmitry Sitkovetsky, Ulster Orchestra
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