Leonard Bernstein the Composer: Complete Chronological Catalogue on Spotify

"As composer, conductor, and educator, Leonard Bernstein emerged as one of a handful of figures in the twentieth century who truly changed the face of music. As a composer, Bernstein left a far-reaching legacy that includes three symphonies, a film score of singular distinction, (On the Waterfront), and an important body of stage works, including one of the cornerstones of American musical theater, West Side Story. The first American-born conductor to attain international superstardom, Bernstein made a profound impression on audiences; his podium manner was dynamic, even flamboyant, to an extent never before witnessed. Bernstein's extroverted manner attracted much criticism from those who dismissed him as a mere exhibitionist; his advocates, however, far outnumbered his detractors." - AllMusic

Works in this playlist, with links to program notes:

• Psalm 148, for voice & piano, 1935 
• Music for Two Pianos, 1937
• Piano Trio, 1937
• Piano Sonata, 1938
• Sonata for violin & piano, 1940
• Sonata for clarinet & piano, 1942
• Symphony No.1 ("Jeremiah"), for mezzo-soprano & orchestra, 1942
• 7 Anniversaries, for piano, 1943
• I Hate Music, cycle of "5 kid songs" for soprano & piano, 1943
• Dream With Me, song for voice & piano with obbligato cello, 1944
• Fancy Free, ballet, 1944
• New York, New York, song for voice & piano (from "On the Town"), 1944
• Some Other Time, song (from "On the Town"), 1944
• On the Town, musical, 1944
• 3 Dance Episodes from "On the Town", for orchestra, 1945
• Hashkiveinu, for tenor, chorus & organ, 1945
• Lonely Me, song for voice & piano (originally written for "On the Town"), 1945
• Facsimile, ballet, 1946
• La Bonne Cuisine: 4 recipes, for voice & piano, 1947
• Rinah, Hebrew folksong arranged for chorus & orchestra, 1947
• Simchu Na, for chorus & piano, 1947
• 4 Anniversaries, for piano, 1948
• Brass Music, pieces (5) for piano, trumpet, horn, trombone & tuba, 1948
• 5 Anniversaries, for piano, 1949
• Prelude, Fugue & Riffs, for clarinet & jazz ensemble, 1949
• Symphony No. 2 ("The Age of Anxiety"), for piano & orchestra or 2 pianos, 1949
• Peter Pan, musical, 1950
• Yigdal, Hebrew liturgical melody for chorus & piano, 1950
• Silhouette (Galilee), song for voice & piano, 1950
• Trouble in Tahiti, opera in 1 act, 1951
• It's Love, song (from "Wonderful Town"), 1953
• Wonderful Town, musical in 2 acts, 1953
• Serenade (after Plato: Symposium), for violin, harp, percussion & strings; also for violin & piano, 1954
• Candide, operetta in 2 acts, 1955
• On the Waterfront, symphonic suite, 1955
• Sabras (4), for piano, 1955
• The Lark, incidental music for countertenor, chorus & percussion, 1955
• Glitter and Be Gay, for soprano & orchestra (from "Candide"), 1956
• Make Our Garden Grow, song for voice & orchestra or piano (from "Candide"), 1956
• Overture to Candide, for orchestra, 1956
• West Side Story, musical, 1957
• I Feel Pretty, song (from "West Side Story"), 1957
• Maria, song (from "West Side Story"), 1957
• Somewhere, song (from "West Side Story"), 1957
• Tonight, song (from "West Side Story"), 1957
• The Firstborn, incidental music for voice & chorus, 1958
• Bridal Suite, for 2 pianos, 1960
• Symphonic Dances from "West Side Story", 1961
• Fanfare for the inauguration of J. F. Kennedy, for brass ensemble, 1961
• Symphony No. 3 ("Kaddish"), for soprano, speakers, choruses & orchestra, 1963
• Chichester Psalms, for boy soloist, chorus & orchestra, 1965
• So Pretty, song for voice & piano, 1968
• A Simple Song, for voice & piano, 1971
• Mass, theatre piece for singers, players & dancers, 1971
• Meditations (2) from "Mass", for orchestra, 1971
• Dybbuk, ballet, 1974 
• Dybbuk, Suite No.1, for tenor, bass & orchestra, 1974 
• Dybbuk, Suite No.2 (Eight Dances), for orchestra, 1974
• 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, musical, 1976
• A White House Cantata, for soloists, chorus & orchestra, 1976
• Candide, suite from the operetta in 2 parts for voices, chorus & orchestra, 1977
• 3 Meditations from "Mass", for cello & orchestra; also for cello & piano, 1977
• Slava! A Political Overture, for orchestra, 1977
• Songfest, song cycle for 6 singers & orchestra or piano, 1977
• Piccola Serenata, vocalise for voice & piano, 1979
• A Musical Toast, for orchestra, 1980
• Divertimento, for orchestra, 1980
• Halil, nocturne for flute solo, piccolo, alto flute, percussion & harp; also for flute, piano & percussion, 1981
• Olympic Hymn, for chorus & orchestra, 1981
• Touches (Chorale, 8 Variations & Coda), competition test piece for piano, 1981
• A Quiet Place, opera, 1984
• Concerto for Orchestra (Jubilee Games), for orchestra, 1986
• 13 Anniversaries, for piano, 1988
• Arias & Barcarolles, for mezzo-soprano, baritone, strings & percussion (or piano duet), 1988
• Missa Brevis, for alto, chorus & percussion (or 7 violins & percussion), 1988
• Dance Suite, for brass quintet & optional percussion, 1989
• Vayomer Elohim (Let There Be Light), for voice & piano, 1989

Get this collection in one Spotify playlist: Leonard Bernstein the Composer: Complete Chronological Catalogue (485 tracks, total time: 27 hours) Ctrl (CMD) + G to browse in album view. For Bernstein's music lectures, see this playlist. Photo by George Zimbel.