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Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from Westside Story

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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Portraying Danger and Terror: Bernstein's Version of a Scene in Westside Story

This chapter explores Bernstein's depiction of a scene in Westside Story that conveys a sense of danger and terror through the music. It discusses the impact of the scene on a writer, compares the music to The Rite of Spring, and highlights the challenge of representing the scene with only an orchestra.

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