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Symphony No. 1 (Jeremiah) - Leonard Bernstein

Information about Symphony No. 1 by Leonard Bernstein, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.

The work was written in 1942, and consists of three movements.

RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS

Bernstein (Stave Stave)

Stave

New York Philharmonic Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

Stave Stave

Coupled with Symphony No. 2 (The Age of Anxiety)

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Bernstein (Deutsche Grammophon 457 757-2)

457 757-2

Superb definitive recordings conducted by the composer.

Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein.

Deutsche Grammophon 457 757-2

Coupled with Symphony No. 2 (The Age of Anxiety)


Judd (Naxos 8.559100)

8.559100

An excellent alternative to the composer's own recording. Paired with the Concerto for Orchestra.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, conducted by James Judd.

Naxos 8.559100

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