George Gershwin Lawrence Winters, Camilla Williams, Inez Matthews, Warren Coleman, Avon Long, Lehman Engel And His Orchestra Conducting J Rosamond Johnson Choir - Porgy Bess
Review by Tania Rodrigues
The album "Porgy Bess" by George Gershwin, featuring Lawrence Winters, Camilla Williams, Inez Matthews, Warren Coleman, Avon Long, Lehman Engel and his orchestra conducting J Rosamond Johnson Choir, is a true masterpiece that captures the essence of the classic opera. The rich and powerful vocals of the performers are truly mesmerizing, bringing the characters to life in a way that is both authentic and moving.
The orchestra, led by Lehman Engel, provides a rich and vibrant backdrop to the vocals, seamlessly blending together to create a truly immersive and unforgettable experience. From the opening notes to the final crescendo, the album is a tour-de-force of musical talent and artistry, showcasing the very best of George Gershwin's vision and creativity.
Album: Porgy Bess
Rating: 5.0
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Act III, Scene 1 - Catfish Row, The Next Night | ||
| Act III, Scene 3 - Catfish Row, A Week Later | ||
| Act I, Scene 2 - Serena's Room, The Following Night | ||
| Act II, Scene 1 - Catfish Row, A Month Later | ||
| Act II, Scene 2 - Kittiwah Island, Evening, The Same Day | ||
| Act II, Scene 4 - Serena's Room, Dawn Of The Following Day | ||
| Act I, Scene 1 - Catfish Row, A Summer Evening | ||
| Act II, Scene 3 - Catfish Row, Before Dawn, A Week Later | ||
| Act III, Scene 2 - Catfish Row, The Next Afternoon |
Video
Gershwin, 1951: Porgy and Bess - Overture, Summertime - Original 1951 Columbia LP
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Formats
- 3 × Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Repress
- Auto-coupled Box Set
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Baritone Vocals | Eddie Matthews, George Fisher, Hubert Dilworth, J. Rosamund Johnson, Lawrence Winters, Warren Coleman |
| Conductor | Lehman Engel |
| Illustration | Lewis Daniel |
| Cover | Lewis Daniel |
| Libretto By | Du Bose Heyward |
| Liner Notes | Goddard Lieberson |
| Lyrics By | Du Bose Heyward, Ira Gershwin |
| Mezzo-soprano Vocals | Helen Dowdy, Sadie McGill |
| Music By | George Gershwin |
| Photography By | Fred Plaut |
| Producer | Goddard Lieberson |
| Soprano Vocals | Camilla Williams, Inez Matthews, June McMechen |
| Tenor Vocals | Avon Long, Harrison Cattenhead, Irving Washington, Ray Yeats, William A. Glover |
Notes
- Auto-coupled release:
- Side A is backed by side F, side B is backed by side E and side C is backed by side D.
- Each LP is numbered and enclosed in a sleeve with liner notes and/or lyrics.
- This repress is on 1955-62 grey six-eye labels.
- Release date is based on label style.
- A complete studio recording of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess. Recorded in 1951 by some of the original Broadway actors. Recording notes and full script of the opera are included.
- Cast:
- Porgy..............................................Lawrence Winters, Baritone
- Bess...............................................Camilla Williams, Soprano
- Serena............................................Inez Matthews, Soprano
- Sporting Life...................................Avon Long, Tenor
- Crown.............................................Warren Coleman, Baritone
- Clara...............................................June McMechen, Soprano
- Maria/Lily (Strawberry Woman)......Helen Dowdy, Mezzo-Soprano
- Jake................................................Eddie Matthews, Baritone
- Mingo..............................................William A. Glover
- Robbins..........................................Irving Washington, Tenor
- Peter...............................................Harrison Cattenhead, Tenor
- Frazier.............................................J. Rosamund Johnson, Baritone
- Annie...............................................Sadie McGill, Mezzo-Soprano
- Jim..................................................George Fisher, Baritone
- Undertaker......................................Hubert Dilworth, baritone
- Nelson (Crab Man)..........................Ray Yeats, Tenor
- Mr. Archdale...................................Robert Carroll
- Detective........................................George Matthews
- Policeman/Coroner........................Peter Van Zant
About George Gershwin Lawrence Winters, Camilla Williams, Inez Matthews, Warren Coleman, Avon Long, Lehman Engel And His Orchestra Conducting J Rosamond Johnson Choir
American composer, pianist and conductor, son of Jewish emigrants from Russia (born September 26, 1898, Brooklyn, New York, USA - died: July 11, 1937, Beverly Hills, California, USA).
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Summary by Tania Rodrigues
Comments
2023-04-12
Rare Gershwin recordings at my playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gAgJIplj-mCMMpeC7OL2Yt1CG8ySSxQ
2023-04-12
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.
2023-04-12
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.
2023-04-11
Thanks a lot for this masterwork!
2023-04-10
Wie schön ihre Stimme ist! Die Tonqualität ist auch unglaublich hoch als eine Aufnahme von mehr als sechzig Jahre vor.
2023-04-10
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"
