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Porgy and Bess (highlights)

by George Gershwin; Simon Estes, Roberta Alexander, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Leonard Slatkin

Label
Philips Records
Catalogue no.
2PH412-720
Tracklist
9 tracks
Length
48:24
Country
US

“Porgy and Bess (highlights)” is an album by George Gershwin; Simon Estes, Roberta Alexander, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Leonard Slatkin on Philips Records. The original release has 9 tracks with a running time of 48:24. The line-up features Leonard Slatkin (conductor), Rundfunk‐Sinfonieorchester Berlin (performing orchestra), Simon Estes (bass-baritone vocals, vocals), Roberta Alexander (soprano vocals, vocals) and Diane Curry (mezzo-soprano vocals, vocals).

Who played on Porgy and Bess (highlights)

  • Leonard Slatkin conductor all tracks
  • Rundfunk‐Sinfonieorchester Berlin performing orchestra all tracks
  • Simon Estes bass-baritone vocals, vocals on 7 tracks
  • Roberta Alexander soprano vocals, vocals on 6 tracks
  • Diane Curry mezzo-soprano vocals, vocals on 2 tracks
  • Siegfried Stöckigt piano on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Porgy and Bess, opera: Introduction / Jazzbo Brown Blues / Summertime — George Gershwin 8:43
  2. 2 Porgy and Bess, opera: My Man's Gone Now — George Gershwin 4:17
  3. 3 Porgy and Bess, opera: I got plenty o' nuttin' — George Gershwin 2:40
  4. 4 Porgy and Bess, opera: Buzzard keep on flyin' — George Gershwin 3:25
  5. 5 Porgy and Bess, opera: Bess, you is my woman now — George Gershwin 5:32
  6. 6 Porgy and Bess, opera: Oh, I can't sit down — George Gershwin 4:14
  7. 7 Porgy and Bess, opera: I ain't got no shame / It ain't necessarily so — George Gershwin 5:50
  8. 8 Porgy and Bess, opera: Now de time, oh Gawd — George Gershwin 7:24
  9. 9 Porgy and Bess, opera: Tell me quick where's Bess / Oh Lawd, I'm on my way — George Gershwin 6:19

More albums by George Gershwin; Simon Estes, Roberta Alexander, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Leonard Slatkin

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 'S Wonderful (Piano Duets by Ralph Grierson & Artie Kane) · Angel Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on Porgy and Bess (highlights)?

The line-up of Porgy and Bess (highlights) includes Leonard Slatkin (conductor), Rundfunk‐Sinfonieorchester Berlin (performing orchestra), Simon Estes (bass-baritone vocals, vocals), Roberta Alexander (soprano vocals, vocals), Diane Curry (mezzo-soprano vocals, vocals) and Siegfried Stöckigt (piano).

Which label released Porgy and Bess (highlights)?

Porgy and Bess (highlights) was released on Philips Records (2PH412-720).

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