Experience the exuberance, joy, and brilliance of one of the 20th century's greatest composers, Leonard Bernstein. Hear his Chichester Psalms, combining Broadway-inspired melodies with sacred texts for chorus and orchestra. Then, the Orchestra performs the vibrant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Listen for syncopated Latin rhythms that set the scene for an impossible romance between two star-crossed lovers, Tony and Maria, the Romeo and Juliet of 1950s New York City.
Conductor/Performers
Michael Tilson Thomas
Conductor
Isabel Leonard
Mezzo-soprano
Ryan McKinny
Bass-baritone
Carey Bell
Clarinet
San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Ragnar Bohlin Director
San Francisco Symphony
Program
Bernstein
Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs
Bernstein
Chichester Psalms
Bernstein
Arias and Barcarolles
Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
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Conductor/Performers
Michael Tilson Thomas
Conductor
Isabel Leonard
Mezzo-soprano
Ryan McKinny
Bass-baritone
Carey Bell
Clarinet
San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Ragnar Bohlin Director
San Francisco Symphony
Program
Bernstein
Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs
Bernstein
Chichester Psalms
Bernstein
Arias and Barcarolles
Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Experience the exuberance, joy, and brilliance of one of the 20th century's greatest composers, Leonard Bernstein. Hear his Chichester Psalms, combining Broadway-inspired melodies with sacred texts for chorus and orchestra. Then, the Orchestra performs the vibrant Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Listen for syncopated Latin rhythms that set the scene for an impossible romance between two star-crossed lovers, Tony and Maria, the Romeo and Juliet of 1950s New York City.
Conductor/Performers
Michael Tilson Thomas
Conductor
Isabel Leonard
Mezzo-soprano
Ryan McKinny
Bass-baritone
Carey Bell
Clarinet
San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Ragnar Bohlin Director
San Francisco Symphony
Program
Bernstein
Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs
Bernstein
Chichester Psalms
Bernstein
Arias and Barcarolles
Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
read more
Conductor/Performers
Michael Tilson Thomas
Conductor
Isabel Leonard
Mezzo-soprano
Ryan McKinny
Bass-baritone
Carey Bell
Clarinet
San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Ragnar Bohlin Director
San Francisco Symphony
Program
Bernstein
Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs
Bernstein
Chichester Psalms
Bernstein
Arias and Barcarolles
Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
show less
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201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
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