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Bernstein: Mass




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When Leonard Bernstein was asked by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis to compose the inaugural piece for the opening of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D. C., he wrote 'The Mass is also an extremely dramatic event in itself - it even suggests a theater work'.

Premiered on 8 September 1971, with additional words by Stephen Schwartz of Godspell fame, Mass is a remarkable visionary piece with a kaleidoscope of musical styles that touches on themes of political protest, existential crisis, and religious faith lost and found.


"Alsop's Jubilant Sykes is the best of all possible celebrants… Sykes was born to play this part…. Alsop is at the root of everything, of course, and her Baltimore players surge ever forward… Alsop and co have probed so deeply, it is not at all assured that the old doubts will not resurface at some point. Blistering." Gramophone CD of the Month

"This Naxos issue is a virtual triumph from beginning to end…. In terms of technical achievement it trumps all…the Baltimore Symphony plays most eloquently, particularly in the many lyrical woodwind passages. Engineering is superb, as is [the] booklet essay… Alsop's tight-knit, symphonic pacing delineates the structure of the work without diluting its exuberant eclecticism or softening its hard road towards spiritual awakening." BBC Music Magazine Choral Choice

"[Marin Alsop has done her mentor proud…from the start, Alsop conducts with inspiring rhythmic energy…her pacing is superb…the result is not only a welcome opportunity to revisit Mass but also an experience that is both thrilling and moving….This outstanding performance comes with the benefit of excellent sound…from every point of view, this can be counted a triumphant success."
International Record Review Outstanding Award



Disc 1


    Mass (more info)
  1. Devotions before Mass: Antiphon: Kyrie eleison (High Soprano, Bass, Soprano 2, Alto, Tenor, Baritone) - 02:01
  2. Devotions before Mass: Hymn and Psalm, "A Simple Song" (Celebrant) - 04:11
  3. Devotions before Mass: Responsory, "Alleluia" (Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass) - 01:09
  4. First Introit: Prefatory Prayers (Street Chorus, Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Soprano, Celebrant, Boy Soprano, Boys' Choir) - 05:00
  5. First Introit: Thrice-Triple Canon: Dominus vobiscum (Celebrant, Boys' Choir, Street Chorus) - 00:42
  6. Second Introit: In nomine Patris (Boys' Choir, Chorus, Celebrant) - 01:58
  7. Second Introit: Prayer for the Congregation, "Almighty Father" (Chorus) - 01:22
  8. Second Introit: Epiphany (Celebrant) - 00:55
  9. Confession: Confiteor (Chorus) - 02:10
  10. Confession: Trope, "I Don't Know" (First Rock Singer and Descant, Second Rock Singer, Male Street Chorus) - 01:41
  11. Confession: Trope, "Easy" (First Blues Singer, Second Rock Singer, Second Blues Singer, Third Rock Singer, Third Blues Singer, First Rock Singer and Descant, Celebrant, Chorus) - 04:51
  12. Meditation No. 1 - 05:10
  13. Gloria: Gloria tibi (Celebrant, Boys' Choir) - 01:55
  14. Gloria: Gloria in Excelsis (Chorus) - 01:16
  15. Gloria: Trope, "Half of the People" (Street Chorus, Chorus) - 01:00
  16. Gloria: Trope, "Thank You" (Soprano, Street Chorus) - 02:46
  17. Meditation No. 2 - 03:39
  18. Epistle: "The Word of the Lord" (Celebrant, A Young Man, Another Young Man, Street Chorus, An Older Man, A Young Woman) - 05:50
  19. Gospel-Sermon: "God Said" (Preacher, Street Chorus, 5 Solo Voices) - 04:22
  20. Credo: Credo in unum Deum (Celebrant, Chorus) - 01:08
  21. Credo: Trope: "Non Credo" (Street Chorus Male Group, Baritone) - "Crucifixus" (Chorus) - 02:17
  22. Credo: Trope, "Hurry" (Mezzo-soprano) - Sedet ad dexteram Patris (Chorus) - 01:20
  23. Credo: Trope, "World without End" (Street Chorus, Mezzo-soprano) - Et in Spiritum Sanctum (Chorus, 3 Solo Voices) - 01:39
  24. Credo: Trope, "I Believe in God" (3 Solo Voices, Street Chorus, Rock Singer, Chorus) - 02:07
  25. Meditation No. 3 (De profundis, Part 1) (Chorus, Celebrant) - 02:31
  26. Offertory (De profundis, Part 2) (Boys' Choir, Chorus) - 02:13

Disc 2


    Mass (more info)
  1. The Lord's Prayer: Our Father … (Celebrant) - 01:18
  2. The Lord's Prayer: Trope, "I Go On" (Celebrant) - 02:25
  3. Sanctus (Celebrant, Boys' Choir, Chorus, Counter-tenors, Street Chorus) - 05:10
  4. Agnus Dei (Soloists of Street Chorus, Street Chorus, Celebrant, Chorus) - 06:30
  5. Fraction: "Things Get Broken" (Celebrant) - 14:22
  6. Pax: Communion, "Secret Songs" (Boy Soprano, Bass, Soprano 1, Soprano 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Street Chorus, Celebrant, Chorus) - 09:06

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Product Details
 
Composer(s)/ Author(s):
Bernstein, Leonard

Conductor(s):
Alsop, Marin; Bernstein, Leonard

Orchestra(s):
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Artist(s):
Alsop, Marin; Bernstein, Leonard; Sykes, Jubilant

Label: Naxos Classics
UPC: 636943962220
Item Number: 8559622-23
Release Date: Aug 17, 2009

 
 
 
 
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