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Binaural Mix of Bernstein's West Side Story - Act Two

West Side Story bursts with violent, sensual rhythms and big-hearted melodies. The music ranges from the touching innocence of 'I feel pretty' and 'Tonight' to the tension-fuelled 'Dance at the Gym' in conveying the trials of the ill-fated lovers, Tony and Maria, as they attempt to resolve the deep-rooted animosity between two warring communities on Manhattan's Upper West Side. This rare performance of the theatre score (authorised concert version) features a top-flight cast, joined by an ensemble of students from leading London theatre schools. With the John Wilson Orchestra conducted by John Wilson, Mikaela Bennett as Maria, Ross Lekites as Tony. Louise Alder is the soprano in Somewhere.

Duration:

31 minutes

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More clips from Prom 39: the John Wilson Orchestra performs Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story.