It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet the story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. West side story 1957 musical based on a conception of jerome robbins. Broadway musicals for which there is a complete published orchestral score. The four shows on the town, wonderful town, candide, and west side story show a progressive line of stylistic integration in leonard bernsteins compositional. West side story paperback january 1, 1959 by leonard bernstein author 3. Bernsteins score for west side story blends jazz, latin rhythms. Leonard bernsteins beloved work is as relevant as ever. Leonard bernsteins most popular book is west side story. Throughout the entire score the interval of the tritone is prominently displayed. Far less well known is the fact that shakespeare based his play 1594 on other material, particularly a narrative poem by arthur brooke entitled the tragicall historye of romeus and juliet 1562.
The score by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim are widely regarded as. West side story guide and commentary by jack gottlieb. This is a book that will appeal to the west side story enthusiast as well as those curious about the collaborative creative process. West side story new edition musical vocalpiano score leonard.
West side story, offers a behind the scenes, intimate and illuminating insight into the genesis and creation of one of americas landmark musical achievements. Jerome robbins conception and choreography, arthur laurents book, and. Leonard bernstein s most popular book is west side story. The musical explores the rivalry between the jets and the sharks, two teenage. Works film west side story, film with live orchestra 2016 overview hear leonard bernstein s electrifying score and memorable songs performed live, complete with stephen sondheims lyrics, while the newly remastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialog intact. The survival of the original copied orchestral score, and the reminiscences of sid.
Works stage west side story 1957 leonard bernstein. Arthur laurents book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The gem of broadway musicals, west side storys commentary on love and. West side story new edition musical vocalpiano score. West side story vocal score leonard bernstein, music. Books by leonard bernstein author of west side story.
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