Bernstein, Leonard - American Concertos (2CD) - Skride, Baiba

A century later, the New World experienced an unprecedented wave of immigration consisting of leading figures from German and Austrian cultural and intellectual circles, mainly Jews. Composers were able to immerse themselves in the new world of Hollywood sound films. However, few were able to take full advantage of these rewards. Among the few who managed to find their way through pragmatism and perseverance were Erich Wolfgang Korngold and Miklós Rózsa – both regular Oscar nominees. Earning their living from this genre of "musical drama," both of them—regardless of whether they were recognized in the classical music business or not—sought to break the boundaries of traditional formats and succeeded remarkably well.