Dive into the timeless brilliance of George Gershwin with "Great Scenes from Gershwin's Porgy And Bess," a captivating collection of ragtime gems released on March 9, 1999, under the High Performance label. This 47-minute album is a masterful showcase of Gershwin's iconic compositions from his celebrated opera "Porgy and Bess." From the hauntingly beautiful "Summertime" to the playful wit of "It Ain't Necessarily So," each track is a testament to Gershwin's unparalleled ability to blend jazz, blues, and classical music into a rich, vibrant tapestry. The album features a range of emotions and styles, from the tender love ballad "I Loves You, Porgy" to the lively, energetic "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'." Whether you're a longtime fan of Gershwin's work or a newcomer to his music, this album offers a delightful journey through some of the most memorable scenes from one of the most beloved operas of all time.
(P) 1999, BMG Music
Tracks
Porgy and Bess: Introduction; SummertimeGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson
Porgy and Bess: A Woman Is a Sometime ThingGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, McHenry Boatwright, John W. Bubbles, Barbara Webb, Maeretha Stewart, Miriam Burton, Robert Henson, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson, Bernice Hall
Porgy and Bess: Gone, Gone, GoneGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, McHenry Boatwright, John W. Bubbles, Barbara Webb, Maeretha Stewart, Miriam Burton, Robert Henson, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson, Bernice Hall
Porgy and Bess: My Man's Gone NowGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, John W. Bubbles, Barbara Webb, Maeretha Stewart, Miriam Burton, Robert Henson, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson, Bernice Hall
Porgy and Bess: I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'George Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, McHenry Boatwright, John W. Bubbles, Barbara Webb, Maeretha Stewart, Miriam Burton, Robert Henson, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson, Bernice Hall
Porgy and Bess: Bess, You Is My Woman (From "Porgy and Bess")George Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, RCA Victor Orchestra, Skitch Henderson, RCA Victor Chorus
Porgy and Bess: It Ain't Necessarily SoGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, McHenry Boatwright, John W. Bubbles, Barbara Webb, Maeretha Stewart, Miriam Burton, Robert Henson, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson, Bernice Hall
Porgy and Bess: What You Want wid Bess?George Gershwin, Leontyne Price, McHenry Boatwright, Barbara Webb, Miriam Burton, RCA Victor Orchestra, Skitch Henderson, RCA Victor Chorus
Porgy and Bess: I Loves You, PorgyGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, RCA Victor Orchestra, Skitch Henderson
Porgy and Bess: There's a Boat Dat's Leaving Soon for New YorkGeorge Gershwin, John W. Bubbles, RCA Victor Orchestra, Skitch Henderson, Leontyne Price, McHenry Boatwright
Porgy and Bess: Oh Bess, Oh Where's My BessGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, McHenry Boatwright, John W. Bubbles, Barbara Webb, Maeretha Stewart, Miriam Burton, Robert Henson, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson, Bernice Hall
Porgy and Bess: Oh, Lawd, I'm On My WayGeorge Gershwin, Leontyne Price, William Warfield, McHenry Boatwright, John W. Bubbles, Barbara Webb, Maeretha Stewart, Miriam Burton, Robert Henson, Alonzo Jones, RCA Victor Orchestra, RCA Victor Chorus, Skitch Henderson, Bernice Hall
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