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Album · 1998

Gershwin Fantasy

by George Gershwin; Joshua Bell, London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams

Released
18 May 1998
Label
Sony Classical
Catalogue no.
SK 60659
Tracklist
11 tracks
Length
55:19
Country
US

“Gershwin Fantasy” is an album by George Gershwin; Joshua Bell, London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams, released in 1998 on Sony Classical. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 55:19. Jazz standards on the record include “But Not For Me”, “Embraceable You”, “I Got Rhythm” and “Liza”. The line-up features John Williams (conductor, piano), Joshua Bell (violin), London Symphony Orchestra (performing orchestra) and George Gershwin (piano).

Who played on Gershwin Fantasy

  • John Williams conductor, piano all tracks
  • Joshua Bell violin all tracks
  • London Symphony Orchestra performing orchestra on 8 tracks
  • George Gershwin piano on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra on Porgy and Bess — George Gershwin 20:30
  2. 2 Three Preludes: I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso — George Gershwin 1:41
  3. 3 Three Preludes: II. Andante — George Gershwin 3:48
  4. 4 Three Preludes: III. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso — George Gershwin 1:22
  5. 5 Songs for Violin and Orchestra: 1. I Got Rhythm standard — George Gershwin 4:20
  6. 6 Songs for Violin and Orchestra: 2. Embraceable You standard — George Gershwin 4:16
  7. 7 Songs for Violin and Orchestra: 3. Nice Work if You Can Get it standard — George Gershwin 3:44
  8. 8 Songs for Violin and Orchestra: 4. Liza standard — George Gershwin 3:54
  9. 9 Songs for Violin and Orchestra: 5. But Not for Me standard — George Gershwin 4:22
  10. 10 Songs for Violin and Orchestra: 6. Sweet and Low-Down — George Gershwin 3:36
  11. 11 Songs for Violin and Orchestra: 7. Love Is Here to Stay — George Gershwin 3:46

Production

  • Jonathan Allen recording
  • Shawn Murphy producer, recording
  • William David Brohn arranger
  • Jonathan Tunick arranger
  • Alexander Courage arranger

More albums by George Gershwin; Joshua Bell, London Symphony Orchestra, John Williams

Porgy and Bess (highlights) · Philips Concert în Fa pentru pian și orchestră / Rhapsody in Blue · Electrecord New York Philharmonics: Selections Gershwin Favourites Rhapsody in Blue Peter Pechersky Plays · Мелодия American Portraits: Rhapsody in Blue and other Masterpieces · LaserLight Digital Gershwin Rediscovered · Carlton Classics Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F/Etc. · Deutsche Grammophon Porgy and Bess An American in Paris / Promenade / Catfish Row (Suite from “Porgy and Bess”) / “I Got Rhythm” Variations · MMG Gershwin - London Philharmonic Orchestra

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Gershwin Fantasy?

The line-up of Gershwin Fantasy includes John Williams (conductor, piano), Joshua Bell (violin), London Symphony Orchestra (performing orchestra) and George Gershwin (piano).

Which label released Gershwin Fantasy?

Gershwin Fantasy was released in 1998 on Sony Classical (SK 60659).

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