Bernstein Conducts Bernstein: Divertimento; Serenade; Symphony No. 2 'The Age of Anxiety' (2008/1984/1986)

Leonard Bernstein conducts three of his own works: 'Divertimento', 'Serenade for Violin and Orchestra (after Plato's Symposium)' featuring violinist Gidon Kremer and 'Symphony no. 2 - The Age of Anxiety' featuring pianist Krystian Zimerman. The programme also includes 'Teachers and Teaching', a documentary in which Bernstein rehearses, reminisces about his mentors and interacts with pupils and colleagues.

Cast:
Gidon Kremer, violin
Krystian Zimerman, piano
Wiener Philharmoniker
London Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Bernstein, conductor

Track List:
Divertimento
01. Opening Credits
02. I. Sennets And Tuckets. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Brio
03. II. Waltz. Allegretto, Con Grazia
04. III. Mazurka. Mesto (Molto Moderato)
05. IV. Samba. Allegro Giusto
06. V. Turkey Trot. Allegretto, Ben Misurato
07. VI. Sphinxes. Adagio Lugubre
08. VII. Blues. Slow Blues Tempo
09. VIII. March 'The BSO Forever", Andante (In Memoriam) - Doppio Movimento (Alla Marcia)
Serenade For Solo Violin, String Orchestra, Harp And Percussion (After Plato's "Symposium")
10. Introduction By Leonard Bernstein
11. I. Phaedrus — Pausanias. Lento — Allegro Marcato
12. II. Aristophanes. Allegretto
13. III. Erixymathus. Presto
14. IV. Agathon. Adagio
15. V. Socrates — Alcibiades. Molto Tenuto — Allegro Molto Vivace
Symphony No.2 "The Age Of Anxiety"
16. Introduction By Leonard Bernstein
17. Part One: The Prologue. Lento Moderato
18. Part One: The Seven Ages. Var. I-VII
19. Part One: The Seven Stages. Var. VIII-XIV
20. Part Two: The Dirge. Largo
21. Part Two: The Masque. Extremely Fast
22. Part Two: The Epilogue. L'Istesso Tempo - Adagio - Andante - Con Moto
Bonus Documentary: Teachers And Teaching