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Bernstein: Fancy Free
In 1943, Leonard Bernstein was approached by Jerome Robbins, an up and coming choreographer, who had an idea for a ballet featuring three sailors on shore-leave for 24 hours in wartime Manhattan. The result was Fancy Free, the ballet that launched Bernstein's composing career.
Charles Hazlewood and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra delve into the world of this youthful American masterpiece.
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Role | Contributor |
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Composer | Leonard Bernstein |
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