West Side Story

Jimi Michiel · 09-26-2007, 01:09 PM

I'm listening to NPR and they're doing a nice piece on WSS to mark the 50th anniversary of it opening up on Broadway. Did you ever play the live production, or just the movie?

-Jimi

wiseone2 · 09-26-2007, 01:41 PM

It's hard to believe that the show opened fifty years ago. I played the show in a summer tent version in 1967, many years later I subbed on the Broadway revival that starred Debbie Allen. Gino Bozzaco, THE original Broadway cast album lead player, played lead on the revival.
I was the lead player on the studio recording with Bernstein. A new version of that date just came out. It has the DVD and the CD in one package for under 30 dollars. I bought a few copies to give to friends.
The studio version is different from any of the others.
Wilmer

aneel · 09-26-2007, 02:06 PM

Wilmer, I take it it was you on the WSS making of documentary with Carreras and Tekanawa?
If so, respect!

ROGERIO · 09-26-2007, 07:52 PM

Last time we talked about this I ordered the DVD.

I would imagine that compliments DID NOT come out of L. Bernstein unless he really meant them... not to embarrass Wilmer... but I believe he called him a "genius" trumpet player.

My wife and I love that DVD. Not only is the playing fantastic but you really get a feel for the personalities and emotions...

NSO friends would tell me stories about him stopping the entire orchestra to tell some inbedded player he was sharp or flat on that chord. Not only an amazing ear but a demand for perfection!

Would love to hear stories Wilmer... no names needed.

Lets hope this thread sells another 100 DVD's!

Jimi Michiel · 09-26-2007, 08:58 PM

MPR: A place for us: 50 years of 'West Side Story'

There is a link under audio where you can hear the entire show.

-Jimi

Joe DiMonte · 09-27-2007, 08:30 PM

[quote=wiseone2;323133]It's hard to believe that the show opened fifty years ago. I played the show in a summer tent version in 1967, many years later I subbed on the Broadway revival that starred Debbie Allen. Gino Bozzaco, THE original Broadway cast album lead player, played lead on the revival.

I regret missing that 1967 summer tent action.
That damn Robert McNamara had me in Panama undergoing jungle warfare training,and while in Panama I never got to see or visit with Victor Paz :)

camelbrass · 11-03-2007, 03:34 AM

Wilmer,

You're probably aware of this, however, it seems that 'You-tube' has captured the moment.

YouTube - Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story, studio-takes. (4)

It must have been a really fabulous time. Not many of us can say they had this sort of praise!!

Regards,

Trevor

09-26-2007, 01:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Syracuse/Fort Worth Brand: Monette Posts: 1,671	West Side Story I'm listening to NPR and they're doing a nice piece on WSS to mark the 50th anniversary of it opening up on Broadway. Did you ever play the live production, or just the movie? -Jimi
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09-26-2007, 01:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
wiseone2 Artitst in Residence Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brooklyn,NY Posts: 2,188	Re: West Side Story It's hard to believe that the show opened fifty years ago. I played the show in a summer tent version in 1967, many years later I subbed on the Broadway revival that starred Debbie Allen. Gino Bozzaco, THE original Broadway cast album lead player, played lead on the revival. I was the lead player on the studio recording with Bernstein. A new version of that date just came out. It has the DVD and the CD in one package for under 30 dollars. I bought a few copies to give to friends. The studio version is different from any of the others. Wilmer
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09-26-2007, 02:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
aneel New Friend Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: vienna Posts: 49	Re: West Side Story Wilmer, I take it it was you on the WSS making of documentary with Carreras and Tekanawa? If so, respect!

09-26-2007, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
ROGERIO Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: PHOENIX, AZ Posts: 926	Re: West Side Story Last time we talked about this I ordered the DVD. I would imagine that compliments DID NOT come out of L. Bernstein unless he really meant them... not to embarrass Wilmer... but I believe he called him a "genius" trumpet player. My wife and I love that DVD. Not only is the playing fantastic but you really get a feel for the personalities and emotions... NSO friends would tell me stories about him stopping the entire orchestra to tell some inbedded player he was sharp or flat on that chord. Not only an amazing ear but a demand for perfection! Would love to hear stories Wilmer... no names needed. Lets hope this thread sells another 100 DVD's!

09-26-2007, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Syracuse/Fort Worth Brand: Monette Posts: 1,671	Re: West Side Story MPR: A place for us: 50 years of 'West Side Story' There is a link under audio where you can hear the entire show. -Jimi
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09-27-2007, 08:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joe DiMonte Mezzo Piano User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh,Pa Posts: 554	Re: West Side Story [quote=wiseone2;323133]It's hard to believe that the show opened fifty years ago. I played the show in a summer tent version in 1967, many years later I subbed on the Broadway revival that starred Debbie Allen. Gino Bozzaco, THE original Broadway cast album lead player, played lead on the revival. I regret missing that 1967 summer tent action. That damn Robert McNamara had me in Panama undergoing jungle warfare training,and while in Panama I never got to see or visit with Victor Paz :)
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11-03-2007, 03:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
camelbrass Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 780	Re: West Side Story Wilmer, You're probably aware of this, however, it seems that 'You-tube' has captured the moment. YouTube - Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story, studio-takes. (4) It must have been a really fabulous time. Not many of us can say they had this sort of praise!! Regards, Trevor

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