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The Airborne Symphony (1943-1946)

Text: Marc Blitzstein
Leonard Bernstein, New York City Symphony Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Charles Holland (Tenor), Robert Shaw (Speaker), Walter Scheff (Baritone)
℗ 1947
13 Tracks, 55:13

  • Part I

    • 1. Theory of Flight
      04:48
    • 2. Ballad of History and Mythology
      05:22
    • 3. Kittyhawk
      02:36
    • 4. The Airborne
      01:46

  • Part II

    • 1. The Enemy
      04:37
    • 2. Threat and Approach
      03:10
    • 3. Ballad of the Cities
      07:20
    • 4. Morning Poem
      02:04

  • Part III

    • 1. Air Force: Ballad of Hurry-Up
      06:44
    • 2. Night Music: Ballad of the Bombardier
      05:20
    • 3. Recitative –
      00:49
    • Chorus of the Rendezvous
      02:25
    • 4. The Open Sky
      08:12