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With the exception of Aaron Copland Bernstein was the only other one to bridge the gap between film and classical. I've never heard his "On the Waterfront" performed but I once heard an evening of Copland including "The Red Pony," the thrill of the evening for me. John Williams is all about film music.

I think what I wanted to say was Bernstein bridged a gap with his material from classical to film to jazz. Others can't day that and it is for this reason he is under appreciated.

 I'm currently listening to the raucous music of Leonard Bernstein ie West Side Story, On the Waterfront, On the Town. Bernstein prepared concert versions of these fine works for  the public and they're performed for classical and pops concerts, an interesting bridge? Bernstein doesn't get the credit he deserves.

Can we say then he was influenced by many?

Still enjoying the music on this CD. Does anyone have The Butterfly's Ball on the British Isle Chandos CD?

I wasn't aware of what he had to offer which is why I'm a member of this forum 

I'll revisit this one again.

The Frederic Cowen CD from Marco Polo arrived yesterday with a broken jewel case, poor artwork, and no liner notes. The music was another story and comes highly recommended if you're interested in a lighter style of music. Nothing too deep here at all!!! This is a nice addition to my unsung collection 

I heard a score that was like Bruckner but wasn't. Scherber put his own style and feeling to this wonderful work. One must listen several times to it but his feeling of trying to write about 'the earth opening up and forces emerging from within' A powerful work which shouldn't be ignored.
Tom

expecting it today from Amazon

yup I sure do and like what I hear. 

Like Alan I believe the majority of unsung works are in second place to Beethoven's 9th if we are using this work as a template.

 

If you can listen for free go for it but I wouldn't buy it

I've listened Alan and want a higher quality recording (CD).

Sorry, talking about #3