West Side Story encompasses the treasures of timeless music, dancing, and acting that continually speak to recurring issues within American society. Join professional instructors in their efforts to unearth the beauty, the tragedy, and the inspiration that musical theatre evokes. Explore the standard for choreography, acting, and music that West Side Story has established in Soundfly's free series "The Somewhere Project." Watch the next video in the series here: [ Ссылка ] .

Follow The Somewhere Project and sign up for the full course at [ Ссылка ] .

The Somewhere Project: A West Side Story Companion is part of Carnegie Hall's Somewhere Project, a new initiative drawing inspiration from West Side Story to redefine New York City as a "place for us." For more information, visit [ Ссылка ].

The course features interviews with some of the top experts, including:

Jamie Bernstein, Leonard Bernstein's daughter
Marin Alsop, music director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Amanda Dehnert, acclaimed director and associate professor at Northwestern
Leslie Stifelman, music director of Chicago: The Musical
Melissa Rae Mahon, Broadway performer
Charles Burchell, cultural diplomat
Julio Monge, Broadway performer and choreographer
Carly Hughes, Broadway performer
Ryan Worsing, Broadway performer

The recording of "Somewhere" is from the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein, performed by the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America.

Vocal excerpts from West Side Story are from the Original Broadway Cast Recording.

Other excerpts from West Side Story are also performed by the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America.

Additional music was created by John Hull.

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