Leonard Bernstein: The Composer [25 CD set]

With his centenary upon us, Sony Classical releases the most comprehensive recorded collection ever released of the music of American conductor, composer and educator Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990). "Few composers capture their time and become the iconic voice of their age," wrote his close associate, conductor John Mauceri, in a tribute to his late mentor, one of a handful of figures in the 20th century who truly changed the face of music. - Special edition boxset dedicated to the works of LEONARD BERNSTEIN; conductor, composer and educator in preparation of Bernstein's 100th anniversary in August 2018.

25 CDS in LP-sized SPECIAL EDITION with book. Bernstein's essential symphonies, concert and theatre works, ballets and songs, specially curated and presented in 4 segments: Bernstein Theatre Works, Songs, Concert & Chamber Music. The "Bernstein conducts Bernstein" includes Columbia stereo-recordings from 1960 to 1974, remastered from the original analogue tapes using 25 bit/ 192 kHz technology. Includes both the Broadway cast and Soundtrack recordings of 'West Side Story'. There is also a special CD with The Canadian Brass and a newly compiled Double-CD Bernstein in Jazz, featuring Dave Brubeck, Gary Burton, Aaron Bell, Eldar Djanirov, J.J. Johnson, Brandford Marsalis, Gerry Mulligan, André Previn, Martial Solal, Richard Stoltzman et al.