ABSTRACT

This is the most complete published catalog of Bernstein's works, appearing in its first edition in 1978. This volume includes: an appreciation of Bernstein by Ned Rorem; a detailed calendar of Bernstein's lite; a list of all ofthe orchestras Bernstein conducted and the years he worked with each; a classified inventory of compositions; a chronological list of compositions; a list of films in which Bernstein's music appeared; inventories of Bernstein's original television scripts and other writings; books by and about Bernstein; dissertations on Bernstein and his music; a list of his honors; on-line resources on Bernstein; and addresses of firms from which Bernstein music and other materials can be ordered. The second volume of the catalog will include a discography and videography. For each composition, Gottlieb provides title and subtitle, dedication, information on first performances, a list of numbers, and the scoring.