Maestro (soundtrack)
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| Maestro (Original Soundtrack) | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by | |
| Released | November 10, 2023 (digital) December 1, 2023 (physical) |
| Recorded | 2021–2023 |
| Studio | AIR Studios, London |
| Genre | |
| Length | 62:59 |
| Label | Deutsche Grammophon |
| Producer | |
Maestro (Original Soundtrack) is the soundtrack to the 2023 film Maestro that is centered around the life of composer Leonard Bernstein and his wife Felicia Montealegre. Directed by Bradley Cooper, and stars himself as Bernstein with Carey Mulligan as Montealegre, the film's soundtrack features Bernstein's works from musicals and operas as well as compositions from Gustav Mahler and Ludwig van Beethoven, amongst others. All of Bernstein's compositions were arranged and performed by London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The soundtrack was released by the Deutsche Grammophon label digitally on November 10, 2023 and in physical formats on December 1.
Background
The soundtrack consisted of compositions from Bernstein's musicals and operettas such as West Side Story, Candide, On the Town, Mass, Chichester Psalms and Symphonies Nos. 2 and 3, which were handpicked by Cooper. Apart from that it also featured works from Gustav Mahler, Ludwig van Beethoven, W. C. Handy, Robert Schumann and William Walton that were used to illustrate key moments in Bernstein's career and marriage.[1]
All of Bernstein's compositions were performed by the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus under the direction of pianist-conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, who also served as Cooper's conducting coach and also trained him for six years to perform the orchestral conducting live on sets.[2][3] Though Nézet-Séguin never met Bernstein in his life (he was 15 when Bernstein died in 1990) he cites him as the biggest inspiration "how emotional he was on the podium and how he was unashamed of being very physical when he conducted".[3] While simultaneously conducting the orchestra, Nézet-Séguin would rehearse thoroughly with the members and interpret them and guide Cooper while filming on sets. Most of the stuff onscreen has been conducted by the orchestral memebers with Cooper being present, but the live recordings on the camera were actually heard on the soundtrack itself.[3][4] Nézet-Séguin has also conducted the Vienna Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra, for recording Mahler and Beethoven's symphonies.[2]
In the final act of the film, the 1987 single "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" from the American rock band R.E.M. is heard when Bernstein teaches young students on conducting. Given that the song's release was three years before his death, it signifies on how Bernstein enjoys his final years in his life as he is seen dancing with the young male student in a club as the credits near.[5] Time-critic Olivia B. Waxman described its appearance "a cheeky, self-aware nod to Bernstein's legacy and his influence on musicians of all genres" but also its placement being timely due to the song's resurgence of popularity in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5]
Release
On October 19, 2023, Deutsche Grammophon announced the release of the soundtrack album set for November 10 in digital streaming platforms and physically on December 1, in CD and vinyl formats.[6] An excerpt from the finale of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" was released as a single on October 20. It was performed by soprano vocalist Rosa Feola, mezza-soprano vocalist Isabel Leonard, the London symphony chorus and orchestra conducted by Cooper.[7][8]
Deutsche Grammophon president Clemens Trautmann said that the album "reflects our ongoing passion for collaborating with film-makers and bringing the worlds of cinema and classical music together". The company which re-issued several of Bernstein's compositions, had produced a 10-CD box set Digital Library A–Z that presented complete recordings of Bernstein's works encompass over 260 hours that were remastered in Dolby Atmos and released in conjuction with Decca Records during October and November 2023.[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Performer(s)/Conductor(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bernstein: Symphonic Suite from On the Waterfront / Manfred, Op. 115: Overture / Fancy Free: Var. 1 (Galop)" |
| 5:16 | |
| 2. | "On the Town: Lonely Town. Pas de deux" | Bernstein |
| 2:24 |
| 3. | "I Get Carried Away / You've Got That Look (That Leaves Me Weak)" | Bernstein |
| 3:38 |
| 4. | "Trouble in Tahiti: Interlude" | Bernstein |
| 0:32 |
| 5. | "Candide: Paris Waltz" | Bernstein |
| 0:53 |
| 6. | "Facsimile: Molto adagio" | Bernstein |
| 1:12 |
| 7. | "Fancy Free: Enter Three Sailors / Fancy Free: Var. 3 (Danzon) / On the Town: New York, New York" | Bernstein |
| 3:34 |
| 8. | "Anniversaries for Orchestra: X. For Felicia Montealegre / Interview (Dialogue) / Songfest: To What You Said" | Bernstein |
| 6:07 |
| 9. | "St. Louis Blues (Concerto Grosso) / Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor, Pt. 3: Adagietto" |
| 3:50 | |
| 10. | "Candide: Make Our Garden Grow" | Bernstein |
| 2:09 |
| 11. | "West Side Story: Prologue" | Bernstein |
| 1:25 |
| 12. | "Mass: XVII. Pax Communion" | Bernstein |
| 7:24 |
| 13. | "Facade – An Entertainment: Sir Beelzebub" | William Walton |
| 0:33 |
| 14. | "Symphony No. 2 in C Minor "Resurrection": V. Finale. In Tempo des Scherzos" | Mahler |
| 6:16 |
| 15. | "Symphony No. 2 "The Age of Anxiety", Pt. 1. A. The Prologue" | Bernstein |
| 0:58 |
| 16. | "The Clapping Song (Clap Pat Clap Slap)" | Lincoln Chase | Shirley Ellis | 1:13 |
| 17. | "A Quiet Place: Postlude" | Bernstein | Ruggiero | 2:00 |
| 18. | "Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93" | Ludwig van Beethoven |
| 3:03 |
| 19. | "Chichester Psalms: Psalm 23" | Bernstein |
| 4:59 |
| 20. | "Candide: Overture" | Bernstein |
| 4:36 |
| 21. | "Symphony No. 3 "Kaddish": II. Din-Torah" | Bernstein |
| 0:57 |
| Total length: | 62:59 | |||
Chart performance
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Traditional Classical Albums (Billboard)[9] | 5 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | November 10, 2023 | Deutsche Grammophon | [7] [10] | |
| December 1, 2023 | CD | |||
| Vinyl |
References
- ^ Tilden, Imogen (November 13, 2023). "Wigs, kisses and the pope's jumpsuit: can Maestro reveal the real Bernstein?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Nast, Condé (November 27, 2023). "How Bradley Cooper Nailed the Conducting Scene at the Heart of 'Maestro'". GQ. Archived from the original on November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c Lenker, Mauren Lee (November 20, 2023). "Watch Bradley Cooper recreates Leonard Bernstein's conducting in 'Maestro'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Sharf, Zack (November 15, 2023). "Bradley Cooper Spent Six Years Learning to Conduct Six Minutes of Music So He Could Film It Live on 'Maestro' Set: 'I Was Absolutely Terrified'". Variety. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ a b "About That R.E.M. Needle Drop in 'Maestro'". TIME. November 22, 2023. Archived from the original on November 27, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "'Maestro (Original Soundtrack)': Deutsch Grammophone's Soundtrack For Bradley Cooper's Biopic Releases Digitally On November 10 [Exclusive]". The Playlist. Archived from the original on November 6, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Maestro (Original Soundtrack)". Deutsche Grammophon. Archived from the original on November 9, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Hernández, Javier C. (September 30, 2023). "Conducting Lessons: How Bradley Cooper Became Leonard Bernstein". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on October 1, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Traditional Classical Albums – Week of December 2, 2023". Billboard. December 2, 2023. Archived from the original on November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "'Maestro' Soundtrack Album Details". Film Music Reporter. Archived from the original on October 26, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
