Research Catalog
Porgy & Bess
- Title
- Porgy & Bess [electronic resource] / Gershwin. Carmen Jones / Bizet ; Hammerstein.
- Author
- Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
- Publication
- [Hayes, Middlesex, England] : EMI Classics, [2005]
Available Online
Details
- Additional Authors
- Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940.
- Bennett, Robert Russell, 1894-1981.
- Alwyn, Kenneth.
- Babb, Ena.
- Baptiste, Thomas.
- Bumbry, Grace, 1937-2023.
- Ellington, Ray.
- Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.
- Halévy, Ludovic, 1834-1908.
- Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960.
- Lucas, Isabelle, 1927-1997.
- Meilhac, Henri, 1831-1897.
- Webb, George (Vocalist)
- Welch, Elisabeth.
- Winters, Lawrence.
- Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870.
- Bizet, Georges, 1838-1875.
- Linden Singers. prf
- Michael Sammes Singers. prf
- New World Show Orchestra. prf
- Description
- 1 online resource.
- Series Statement
- Classical music library
- Uniform Title
- Porgy and Bess. Selections
- Alternative Title
- Porgy and Bess.
- Porgy and Bess
- Carmen Jones.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Sound recordings.
- Note
- Opera highlights.
- Porgy and Bess an opera in three acts by George Gershwin based on the novel Porgy by DuBose Heyward; book by Heyward; lyrics by Heyward and Ira Gershwin. Carmen Jones a musical play in two acts based on the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet, arranged by Robert Russell Bennett; book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II after Meilhac and Halévy's adaptation of the novel by Prosper Mérimée.
- Event (note)
- 1st work recorded Feb. 16, 1961, 2nd Nov. 10, 1962 in London.
- Language (note)
- Sung in English.
- Contents
- Porgy and Bess. Summertime ; I got plenty o' nuttin' ; Bess, you is my woman now ; It ain't necessarily so ; Oh, dey's so fresh an' fine ; I loves you, Porgy ; There's a boat dat's leavin' soon for New York ; Oh Bess, oh where's my Bess? ; Oh, Lawd, I'm on my way / Gershwin -- Carmen Jones. Overture ; Dat's love ; You talk just like my maw ; Dere's a café ; Beat out dat rhythm on a drum ; Stand up and fight ; Whizzin' away along the track ; Dis flower ; Card song ; My Joe ; Finale / Bizet.
- LCCN
- GBAYD0500233
- GBAYD0500235
- GBAYD0500236
- GBAYD0500237
- GBAYD0500238
- GBAYD0500239
- GBAYD0500241
- GBAYD0500242
- GBAYD0500243
- GBAYD0500245
- GBAYD0500247
- GBAYD0500248
- GBAYD0500249
- GBAYD0500250
- GBAYD0500251
- GBAYD0500252
- GBAYD0500253
- GBAYD0500255
- GBAYD0500256
- GBAYD0500257
- OCLC
- 815765842
- Author
- Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
- Title
- Porgy & Bess [electronic resource] / Gershwin. Carmen Jones / Bizet ; Hammerstein.
- Imprint
- [Hayes, Middlesex, England] : EMI Classics, [2005]
- Type of Content
- performed music
- Type of Medium
- computer
- Type of Carrier
- online resource
- Series
- Classical music library
- Performer
- In Porgy and Bess: Lawrence Winters, Isabelle Lucas, Ray Ellington ; Linden Singers. In Carmen Jones: Grace Bumbry, George Webb, Ena Babb, Thomas Baptiste, Elisabeth Welch ; Mike Sammes Singers. Both with New World Show Orchestra ; Kenneth Alwyn, conductor.
- Event
- 1st work recorded Feb. 16, 1961, 2nd Nov. 10, 1962 in London.
- Language
- Sung in English.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940.Bennett, Robert Russell, 1894-1981.Alwyn, Kenneth. ConductorBabb, Ena. SingerBaptiste, Thomas. SingerBumbry, Grace, 1937-2023. SingerEllington, Ray. SingerGershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. LibrettistHalévy, Ludovic, 1834-1908.Hammerstein, Oscar, II, 1895-1960. LibrettistLucas, Isabelle, 1927-1997. SingerMeilhac, Henri, 1831-1897.Webb, George (Vocalist) SingerWelch, Elisabeth. SingerWinters, Lawrence. SingerHeyward, DuBose, 1885-1940. Porgy.Mérimée, Prosper, 1803-1870. Carmen.Bizet, Georges, 1838-1875. Carmen (Carmen Jones). Selections.Linden Singers. PerformerMichael Sammes Singers. PerformerNew World Show Orchestra. Performer
- Added Title
- Carmen Jones.
- Other Form:
- Source record: Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess. Selections. Porgy & Bess. [Hayes, Middlesex, England] : EMI Classics, [2005] digital UPC number 94633597259Source record: Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess. Selections. Porgy & Bess. [Hayes, Middlesex, England] : EMI Classics, [2005] physical UPC number 94633597228
- Other Standard Identifier
- GBAYD0500233GBAYD0500235GBAYD0500236GBAYD0500237GBAYD0500238GBAYD0500239GBAYD0500241GBAYD0500242GBAYD0500243GBAYD0500245GBAYD0500247GBAYD0500248GBAYD0500249GBAYD0500250GBAYD0500251GBAYD0500252GBAYD0500253GBAYD0500255GBAYD0500256GBAYD0500257
- Publisher No.
- 0094633597259 EMI Classics
- Branch Call Number
- eNYPL Music