Composer

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William David Brohn

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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2000

Average_duration

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19:01

West Side Story Suite (after Bernstein) is a composition by William David Brohn, which is based on the music of Leonard Bernstein's famous musical West Side Story. The suite was composed in 1995 and premiered on May 4, 1996, by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Leonard Slatkin. The suite consists of six movements, each of which is based on a different song from the musical. The first movement, "Prologue," is a dramatic and intense piece that sets the stage for the rest of the suite. The second movement, "Somewhere," is a beautiful and lyrical piece that features a solo violin and captures the romantic and hopeful spirit of the musical. The third movement, "Scherzo," is a lively and energetic piece that features the famous "Mambo" dance from the musical. The fourth movement, "Cha-Cha," is a playful and upbeat piece that features the "America" dance from the musical. The fifth movement, "Meeting Scene," is a dramatic and tense piece that features the famous "Jet Song" from the musical. The final movement, "Cool Fugue," is a complex and intricate piece that features the "Cool" dance from the musical. Overall, the West Side Story Suite (after Bernstein) is a masterful composition that captures the spirit and energy of Leonard Bernstein's iconic musical. Brohn's arrangement is faithful to the original music while also adding his own unique touches and interpretations. The suite is a testament to the enduring popularity and influence of West Side Story and a fitting tribute to one of the greatest musicals of all time.

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