THE MAKING OF WEST SIDE STORY [Limited Release] (DVD)

Leonard Bernstein was one of the greatest American musicians of the 20th century. This film is a report on the recording of Bernstein's greatest hit as a composer, the musical "West Side Story," for Deutsche Grammophon in 1984. The documentary features Bernstein's narration, interviews with the singers, and the passion of the recording. Original idea: Jerome Robbins, Music: Leonard Bernstein, Script: Arthur Lorenz, Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim, Orchestrations: Leonard Bernstein, Sid Ramin, Irwin Kostal, Maria: Kiri-Te Kanawa, Tony: Jose Carreras, Anita: Tatiana Troyanos, Riff: Kurt Orman, Rosalia: Louise Ediken, etc., Orchestra, Chorus, Conductor: Leonard Bernstein, Director: Christopher Swan, Photography: John Els, Production: September 1984, New York, RCA Studios. REGION: 2/ NTSC
Release Date: 2025.9.3(Limited)