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Highlights mix from Bernstein's West Side Story

West Side Story bursts with violent, sensual rhythms and big-hearted melodies. The music ranges from the touching innocence of ‘I feel pretty’ and ‘Tonight’ to the tension-fuelled ‘Dance at the Gym’ in conveying the trials of the ill-fated lovers, Tony and Maria, as they attempt to resolve the deep-rooted animosity between two warring communities on Manhattan's Upper West Side. This rare performance of the theatre score (authorised concert version) features a top-flight cast, joined by an ensemble of students from leading London theatre schools. With the John Wilson Orchestra conucted by John Wilson.

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3 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Performer Mikaela Bennett
Performer Ross Lekites
Performer Eden Espinosa
Performer Leo Roberts / Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Concert Orchestra/Richard Balcombe
Performer Louise Alder
Conductor John Wilson
Orchestra John Wilson Orchestra
Composer Leonard Bernstein