Gershwin Porgy and Bess (highlights)
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Composer or Director: George Gershwin
Label: Gold Seal
Magazine Review Date: 4/1989
Media Format: Cassette
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
ADD
Catalogue Number: GK85234
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Oh Bess, oh where's my Bess |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Oh Lawd, I'm on my way |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Introduction...Jasbo Brown Blues |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Summertime |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: A woman is a sometime thing |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Gone, gone, gone |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: I got plenty o' nuttin' |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Bess, you is my woman now |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: It ain't necessarily so |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: What you want wid Bess? |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: I loves you, Porgy |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: There's a boat dat's leavin' |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
Composer or Director: George Gershwin
Label: Gold Seal
Magazine Review Date: 4/1989
Media Format: Vinyl
Media Runtime: 0
Mastering:
ADD
Catalogue Number: GL85234
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Oh Bess, oh where's my Bess |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Oh Lawd, I'm on my way |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Introduction...Jasbo Brown Blues |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Summertime |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: A woman is a sometime thing |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Gone, gone, gone |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: I got plenty o' nuttin' |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Bess, you is my woman now |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: It ain't necessarily so |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: What you want wid Bess? |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: I loves you, Porgy |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: There's a boat dat's leavin' |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
Composer or Director: George Gershwin
Label: Gold Seal
Magazine Review Date: 4/1989
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 48
Mastering:
ADD
Catalogue Number: GD85234
Tracks:
| Composition | Artist Credit |
|---|---|
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Oh Bess, oh where's my Bess |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Oh Lawd, I'm on my way |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Introduction...Jasbo Brown Blues |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Summertime |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: A woman is a sometime thing |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Gone, gone, gone |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: I got plenty o' nuttin' |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: Bess, you is my woman now |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: It ain't necessarily so |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: What you want wid Bess? |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: I loves you, Porgy |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
| Porgy and Bess, Movement: There's a boat dat's leavin' |
George Gershwin, Composer
Alonzo Jones, Tenor Barbara Webb, Soprano Berniece Hall, Soprano George Gershwin, Composer John W. Bubbles, Tenor Leontyne Price, Soprano Miriam Burton, Mezzo soprano RCA Victor Chorus RCA Victor Orchestra Robert Henson, Tenor Skitch Henderson, Conductor William Warfield, Baritone |
Author: Edward Seckerson
This famous compilation was/is nothing if not a Price vehicle: a tantalizing sample of her legendary Bess and the luxury, too, of hearing her in Clara and Serena's great solos ''Summertime'' and ''My man's gone now''. She was in her prime when these selections were recorded in 1963, stylistically free for once to give full rein, and more, to that crooning portamento of hers, singing, in short, as only she knew how. ''Summertime'' is almost indecently gorgeous, a reminder, if such were needed, that here was one of the most sheerly beautiful voices of our time. The supporting cast hold their own rather well in her presence, though William Warfield's celebrated Porgy still strikes me as a little short vocally, the top stretched, the intonation dubious on occasions.
I should also like to have heard a little more of Gershwin's vocal line in John W. Bubbles's Sportin' Life solos. Mind you, Gershwin did choose him for the original production on the strength of his Vaudeville background; and no one can say that he doesn't sell the lyrics—especially, of course, ''It ain't necessarily so''. Skitch Henderson directs a spirited orchestra and chorus with obvious zeal and RCA's lively sound production has lost nothing of its theatricality in this exemplary remastering. I'd pay the asking price for ''Summertime'' alone.'
I should also like to have heard a little more of Gershwin's vocal line in John W. Bubbles's Sportin' Life solos. Mind you, Gershwin did choose him for the original production on the strength of his Vaudeville background; and no one can say that he doesn't sell the lyrics—especially, of course, ''It ain't necessarily so''. Skitch Henderson directs a spirited orchestra and chorus with obvious zeal and RCA's lively sound production has lost nothing of its theatricality in this exemplary remastering. I'd pay the asking price for ''Summertime'' alone.'
Gershwin Porgy and Bess (highlights)
Gershwin Porgy and Bess (highlights)
Gershwin Porgy and Bess (highlights)
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