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Bernstein - Mass | Chandos CHSA50702

Bernstein - Mass

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Label: Chandos

Cat No: CHSA50702

Barcode: 0095115507025

Format: Hybrid SACD

Number of Discs: 2

Genre: Vocal/Choral

Release Date: 2nd February 2009

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Contents

Artists

Randall Scarlata (baritone)
Absolute Ensemble
Chorus Sine Nomine
Company of Music
Tolzer Knabenchor
Tonkunstler-Orchester Niederosterreich

Conductor

Kristjan Jarvi

Works

Bernstein, Leonard

Mass

Artists

Randall Scarlata (baritone)
Absolute Ensemble
Chorus Sine Nomine
Company of Music
Tolzer Knabenchor
Tonkunstler-Orchester Niederosterreich

Conductor

Kristjan Jarvi

About

One of his most controversial compositions, Bernstein’s Mass was written at the request of Jacqueline Kennedy Onnassis for the opening of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, and received its gala premiere at the venue’s opening on 8 September 1971.

Bernstein declared that his intention in writing the piece had been ‘to communicate as directly and universally as I can a reaffirmation of faith.’ Recalling Britten’s War Requiem in its use of Catholic liturgical text interrupted with commentary, the work caused a storm of controversy, particularly with its exploration of the concerns of the era – Nixon and Vietnam. Unlike Britten, however, as with many of his compositions, Bernstein brought together an embarrassment of riches of musical styles.

The New York Times notes: ‘Bernstein left nothing of himself out of Mass and, like the man who wrote it, the piece demands to be noticed… beneath the original dramatic conception, the creative exuberance, the showbiz glitter and the ear-catching set numbers is a sophisticated, carefully controlled piece of musical craftsmanship that repays close scrutiny… an extravagant, exuberant and endlessly inventive creation…’ Mass is now recognised as one of the central works of Twentieth Century American music, and its political and cultural importance as well as amazing music extends its relevance to today.

Leading Baritone Randall Scarlata takes the role of the celebrant, a role he has performed on many occasions. He is especially recognised for his performances of American repertoire.

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