Gershwin - Porgy And Bess Complete

Review by Wayne Akey

Porgy And Bess Complete by Gershwin is a remarkable album that showcases the composer's mastery of both classical and popular music. The album features a complete recording of Gershwin's opera, Porgy and Bess, which tells the story of African-American life in the early 20th century.

The album is a true masterpiece, with every track being a gem in its own right. Gershwin's use of jazz and blues in the opera is particularly noteworthy, and the album captures the essence of these genres perfectly. The vocal performances are also outstanding, with the singers bringing a depth of emotion and authenticity to their roles.

One of the highlights of the album is the famous duet "Summertime," which is beautifully sung by the two lead characters. The orchestration throughout the album is also exceptional, with Gershwin's use of various instruments adding to the rich tapestry of sound.

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Artist: Gershwin
Album: Porgy And Bess Complete

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1968

Rating: 4.17

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Scene 2 - Catfish Row - The Next Afternoon	8:40
Scene 3 - Catfish Row - Before Dawn A Week Later	14:27
Scene 2 - Serena's Room - The Following Night	15:50
Scene 1 - Catfish Row - A Month Later	27:03
Scene 1 - Catfish Row - The Next Night	8:30
Scene 4 - Serena's Room - Dawn Of The Following Day	9:45
Scene 2 - Kittiwah Island - Evening The Same Day	10:00
Scene 1 - Catfish Row - A Summer Evening	25:09
Scene 3 - Catfish Row - A Week Later	11:47

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Gershwin, 1951: Porgy and Bess - Overture, Summertime - Original 1951 Columbia LP

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Catalog Numbers

32 36 0018
77319
32 36 0018, R68-2975

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Odyssey
CBS Classics
Odyssey, Columbia, The Library Of Congress

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3 × Vinyl
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Stereo Box Set

Credits

Role	Credit
Conductor [Soloists	Lehman Engel
Chorus	Lehman Engel
Orchestra]	Lehman Engel
Engineer	Fred Plaut, John Guerriere
Libretto By	Du Bose Heyward
Liner Notes	Goddard Lieberson
Lyrics By	Du Bose Heyward, Ira Gershwin
Photography	Culver Pictures, Inc.
Producer	Goddard Lieberson
Choir	J. Rosamond Johnson Chorus

Notes

side pairings are in "drop-automatic" sequence for play on a record changer which drops records:
Disc 1: Side 1/Side 6 (A/F)
Disc 2: Side 2/Side 5 (B/E)
Disc 3: Side 3/Side 4 (C/D)
"Electronically re-channeled for stereo"
Side pairings are in "drop-automatic" sequence for play on a record changer which drops records:

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 Side 1, Runout): AC-32-16-0240-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 Side 6, Runout): AB-32-16-0240-2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 Side 2, Runout): AB-32-16-0242-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 Side 5, Runout): AB-32-16-0242-2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3 Side 3, Runout): AB-32-16-0244-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3 Side 4, Runout): AB-32-16-0244-2
Other (Library of Congress catalog card number): R68-2975
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 Side 1, Runout, stamped): AE -32-16- 0240-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 Side 6, Runout stamped): AD-32-16- 0240-2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 Side 2, Runout stamped): AB-32-16-0242-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 Side 5, Runout stamped): AB-32-16-0242-2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3 Side 3, Runout stamped): AE -32-16- 0244-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3 Side 4, Runout stamped): AC-32-16- 0244-2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 Side 1, center label): 32 16 0240-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 1 Side 6, center label): 32 16 0240-2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 Side 2, center label): 32 16 0244-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 2 Side 5, center label): 32 16 0244-2
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3 Side 3, center label): 32 16 0242-1
Matrix / Runout (Disc 3 Side 4, center label): 32 16 0242-2
Rights Society: ASCAP

Summary by Wayne Akey

Porgy And Bess Complete by Gershwin is a must-have for any music lover. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences with its stunning music and powerful storytelling.

Comments

markalanfurber

Only 12 comments, I will add just to say I love this recording and it seems to be 'out of print' but should be kept alive and well as some of the greatest music ever.

danniylynv04

Rare Gershwin recordings at my playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gAgJIplj-mCMMpeC7OL2Yt1CG8ySSxQ

leox99

This was the first multiple record album (and most expensive, $5.98?) I ever purchased, circa 1966. Possibly the result of having had "Columbia Record Club" send me the soundtrack recording of the 1959 movie, which had singers dubbing for the principal actors. Now that I think of it, the soundtrack album was probably one of the "twelve albums for one cent" in the come-on ad designed to get me to sign-up for getting records on a monthly basis! Anyway I played this over and over and it made me wish I could sing...thanks for posting this.

uofi2009

Thanks a lot for this masterwork!

sruthypraveen

It's so weird to hear operatic stylized vocals in a song that's now been stereotyped as a staple for classical jazz singers. This is such a perfect example of the great 20th-century divide in music. I'm still dumbfounded as to why Gershwin was snubbed by the classical music world, especially in Europe. They insisted that his lack of counterpoint made him a lesser composer, but I don't buy it. Jazz was one of the first and most unifying mediums ever shared between the upper class and lower class. The day that "Pop" became a bad word among musicians was the day that people named Gershwin's music "popular"