Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
1960 suite of music by Leonard Bernstein / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story was composed by Leonard Bernstein in 1960. It is an orchestral suite in nine movements adapted from parts of his musical West Side Story. It was premiered by the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Lukas Foss, at New York's Carnegie Hall on February 13, 1961.[1][2] The suite was subsequently recorded by Bernstein and others.
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Symphonic Dances from West Side Story | |
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by Leonard Bernstein | |
Composed | 1960 |
Dedication | Sid Ramin |
Publisher | Boosey & Hawkes |
Premiere | |
Date | February 13, 1961 |
Location | New York |
Conductor | Lukas Foss |
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