To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy the National Symphony Orchestra presented a new work by Peter Lieberson called "Remembering JFK," an orchestral piece with movie star Richard Dreyfuss narrating excerpts from Kennedy's speeches. This CD includes that and previously unreleased pieces from Kennedy's 1961 Inaugural Concert. That concert includes Leonard Bernstein's "Fanfare for the Inauguration of John F. Kennedy" and "Symphonic Dances from 'West Side Story.' " Also included is George Gershwin's "Concerto in F."

Tracklist:

Fanfare No. 1 For The Inauguration Of John F. Kennedy (Orch. S. Ramin)
Remembering Jfk, "An American Elegy"
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: I. Prologue
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: II. Somewhere
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: III. Scherzo
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: IV. Mambo
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: V. Cha-Cha
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: VI. Meeting Scene
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: VII. Cool - VIII. Fugue
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: IX. Rumble
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances: X. Finale
Piano Concerto In F Major : I. Allegro Moderato - Cantabile - Poco Meno Scherzando
Piano Concerto In F Major : II. Andante Con Moto
Piano Concerto In F Major : III. Allegro Con Brio
Inaugural Concert Radio Commentary
The Star Spangled Banner
Inaugural Concert Radio Commentary
From Sea To Shining Sea
Inaugural Concert Radio Commentary
The Testament Of Freedom: The Testament Of Freedom: The God Who Gave Us Life
Inaugural Concert Radio Commentary
Rhapsody In Blue : Rhapsody In Blue
Inaugural Concert Radio Commentary

UPC: 761195119020
Label: Ondine
Release Date: 5.31.11
Format: CD

Christoph Eschenbach - Remembering JFK - 50th Anniversary Concert (2 CD)