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The Airborne Symphony (1943-1946)

Text: Marc Blitzstein
Leonard Bernstein, New York Philharmonic, Choral Art Society, Andrea Velis (Tenor), David Watson (Baritone), Orson Welles (Speaker)
℗ 1976
12 Tracks, 53:29

  • Part I

    • 1. Theory of Flight
      04:09
    • 2. Ballad of History and Mythology
      05:00
    • 3. Kittyhawk
      02:37
    • 4. The Airborne
      01:29

  • Part II

    • 1. The Enemy
      04:18
    • 2. Threat and Approach
      03:03
    • 3. Ballad of the Cities
      07:38
    • 4. Morning Poem
      02:12

  • Part III

    • 1. Air Force: Ballad of Hurry-Up
      06:33
    • 2. Night Music: Ballad of the Bombardier
      06:04
    • 3. Recitative: Chorus of the Rendezvous
      02:17
    • 4. The Open Sky
      08:09