- Category: Music » Classical Music » General/Classical
- Format: CD Learn more about the CD format using Tower WIKI.
- Release Date: August 25, 2009
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Naxos
- UPC: 636943962220
- WAPI (Tower ID): 113636900
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Average Customer Review:
(2 customer reviews)
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Product Description
Run a Quick Search on "Leonard Bernstein: Mass" by Sykes to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "Leonard Bernstein: Mass"Browse more products related to "Sykes, Wulfman, Morgan State University Choir, Peabody Children's Chorus, Baltimore Symphony, Alsop"Customer Reviews for "Leonard Bernstein: Mass (CD)" by SykesMost Recent Customer Reviews  Alsop aces the Bernstein Mass, October 1, 2009
By musicbizkid
Marin Alsops reading of the controversial Bernstein Mass is precisely what weve
come to expect from the Baltimore Symphonys outstanding maestro: fresh, vibrant,
cathartic, and empathic.
The mass itself, more vernacular and theatrical
than liturgical, is a hit-or-miss piece, but for those who love Bernstein and/or
his famous Mass, you will find this to be a top-quality interpretation and
recording. The recording is sonically robust and clean, and features inspired
performances from Jubilant Sykes (baritone) Asher Edward Wulfman (boy soprano)
the Morgan State University Choir, under the direction and preparation of Dr.
Eric Conway and the Peabody Childrens Chorus, directed by Doreen Falby.
Certainly a top-tier recording of this popular American work!
 Musical Jubilee, September 7, 2009
By E. Apuzzo
Leonard Bernstein’s Mass is a one of a kind experience. Before listening to it,
the only work of Bernstein’s that I was really familiar with was West Side
Story. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but I can safely say that this is not
your grandmama’s mass. There are parts of the Mass that are almost like West
Side Story meets a Sousa march. There is so much energy that you can’t help but
perk up when you listen to it. Lyrically, there are tongue and cheek moments
that may rattle some cages, but that’s what makes this piece unique. This
particular performance of the Mass is really special. Baritone Jubilant Sykes is
at the helm and brings such vibrancy to an already exciting piece. I really
love how theatrical it is. The Morgan State University Choir and the Peabody
Children’s Chorus also lend their voices to the musical jubilee. Every soloist
does a wonderful job negotiating the multiple musical genres in this one work,
so there is really something for everyone to enjoy!
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