Americans

1. Leonard Bernstein - 01 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 1. Prologue. Allegro moderato
2. Leonard Bernstein - 02 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 2. Somewhere. Adagio
3. Leonard Bernstein - 03 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 3. Scherzo. Vivace e leggiero
4. Leonard Bernstein - 04 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 4. Mambo. Meno Presto
5. Leonard Bernstein - 05 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 5. Cha-cha. Andantino con grazia
6. Leonard Bernstein - 06 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 6. Meeting Scene. Meno mosso
7. Leonard Bernstein - 07 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 7. Cool Fugue. Allegretto
8. Leonard Bernstein - 08 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 8. Rumble. Molto allegro
9. Leonard Bernstein - 09 - Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story' - 9. Finale. Adagio
10. Charles Ives - 10 - Symphony No. 3, 'The Camp Meeting' - I. Old Folks Gatherin'. Andante maestoso
11. Charles Ives - 11 - Symphony No. 3, 'The Camp Meeting' - II. Children's Day. Allegro
12. Charles Ives - 12 - Symphony No. 3, 'The Camp Meeting' - III. Communion. Largo
13. Samuel Barber - 13 - Ouverture to 'The School for Scandal', Op. 5
14. Ruth Crawford - 14 - Andante for strings
15. Samuel Barber - 15 - Toccata Festiva, Op. 36 for organ and orchestra

Vivid testimony to the multifaceted partnership of James Gaffigan and the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, their latest release invites us to explore the conductor’s American roots, from the most mischievous (Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story) to the spiritual (Charles Ives’ Symphony No.3, based on his works for solo organ). With dramatically potent dissonances, Ruth Crawford’s Andante for strings casts a spell in the form of a hypnotic and restless nocturne, while Samuel Barber’s boldly athletic Toccata for organ and orchestra reveals a rarely heard aspect of this well-known master. An electrifying performance!