Kaddish (Symphony No. 3); Chichester Psalms; Missa Brevis

'Jamie Bernstein has reworked the narration written by her father, adding to the work's frenetic complexity, which registers powerfully in this recording. Fans of heart-on-sleeve Berntsein will enjoy bold versions of his Chichester Psalms and Missa Brevis.'
Classic FM Magazine

'Especially in surround sound, which gives the acoustic considerably more depth and the sonorities more juice, Chandos' engineering is magnificent. Particularly in the way the clear spacial disposition of the choir gives added punch to contrapuntal and antiphonal passages.'
International Record Review


This is the second disc of Leonard Bernstein's symphonies from Leonard Slatkin and the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

This disc contains the premiere recording of the extended Missa Brevis and of Symphony No. 3 Kaddish with a new text written and narrated by Bernstein's daughter Jamie, as well as the popular Chichester Psalms.

Jamie Bernstein is a writer and broadcaster who has worked to preserve the Leonard Bernstein legacy. She has hosted the New York Philharmonic's live national radio broadcasts and several series on New York's classical radio station. Jamie has written several concert narrations which she has performed around the US as well as in Beijing and Havana.

Leonard Slatkin and the BBC Symphony Orchestra have so far released four discs with Chandos, all of which have been highly praised.

The thoughtful programming of works on this disc provides the listener with a fascinating insight into Bernstein's exploration of the nature of faith.