Dive into the timeless magic of George Gershwin's "Great Scenes from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess," a captivating collection of ragtime classics released on March 9, 1999, under the High Performance label. This 47-minute journey through Gershwin's iconic compositions offers a rich tapestry of musical storytelling, featuring beloved tracks like "Summertime," "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'," and "It Ain't Necessarily So." Each piece is a testament to Gershwin's genius, blending jazz, blues, and classical elements to create a sound that is both innovative and deeply moving. Whether you're a longtime fan of Gershwin's work or a newcomer to his music, this album is a must-experience, showcasing the enduring appeal of one of America's most celebrated composers.
(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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