Leonard Bernstein - Conducts For Young People (1968) 3-LP Vinyl Box Set

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3-LP Box Set with Liner notes inside. Vinyl plays with occasional crackles; "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" LP has more crackles and clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeves are generic white; one sleeve has two seams partially split, one seam mostly split. Spine is mostly readable with wear. Hinge is mostly intact, some tearing. Shelf-wear along other edges and corners, bottom-right corner split. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Peter And The Wolf, Op. 67
2. The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a
3. The Carnival Of The Animals
4. The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra Op. 34 (Variations And Fugue On A Theme Of Purcell)
5. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
6. Night On Bald Mountain
7. Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Op.28
8. Danse Macabre, Op.40

About The Record:

Conducts For Young People, by Leonard Bernstein, is a compilation album featuring lively and accessible orchestral works performed by the New York Philharmonic under his direction, aimed at introducing classical music to younger listeners. The album includes highlights such as Richard Strauss's Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, known for its humorous storytelling through music, Claude Debussy's evocative Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Aaron Copland's vibrant El Salón México with its Latin American rhythms, and selections from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite featuring charming dances like the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Trepak. These pieces are fan-favorites among children's classical introductions due to their programmatic elements, vivid imagery, and melodic appeal that captivate young audiences. A unique aspect is its connection to Bernstein's broader educational mission, particularly his famous televised Young People's Concerts series, which revolutionized music education by making symphonic works engaging and understandable for children. The album stands as a historically significant example of Bernstein's efforts to democratize classical music, though it had no hit singles or notable chart positions as a popular music release.