Bernstein. Mass. Rundfunkchor Berlin, Nagano

Jerry Hadley (tenor), Staats-und Domchor Berlin, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Pacific Mozart Ensemble, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Kent Nagano

Composed by: BERNSTEIN, L.

Mass

This reissue in harmonia mundi's hmGold series features Kent Nagano conducting a major work of the 20th century. Woodstock, Nixon and the Vietnam War were undoubtedly key influences on the intense dramaturgy of Mass, Leonard Bernstein's 'Theatre Piece' composed in memory of John F. Kennedy. The celebrant, sung here by Jerry Hadley, is the central figure in the work, which features over 200 singers, instrumentalists and dancers. Mass exists at the crossroads between religions - and at the stylistic crossroads between classical, jazz, folk, blues, and rock - remains as relevant today as ever.

Price: $21.98