Rhapsody in Blue Archive
Audio News for October 11, 2017
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“New York Rhapsody” – Lang Lang, p. & many others – Sony Classical
A really amazing crossover album and one of the very best Rhapsody in Blues. “New York Rhapsody” – Lang Lang, p. & many others [TrackList follows] – Sony Classical 889853329229, 70:00 (9/16/16) *****: I almost decided to put this CD in our Popular category, but it certainly is a very intense crossover effort in spite […]
GERSHWIN: An American in Paris; Con. in F, Ov. to “Of Thee I Sing;” Three Preludes – Lincoln Mayorga p./ Harmonie Ens., NY/ Steven Richman – Harmonia mundi
Probably the best Gershwin Concerto in F on disc. GERSHWIN: An American in Paris; Concerto in F, Ov. to “Of Thee I Sing;” Three Preludes – Lincoln Mayorga p./ Harmonie Ensemble, New York/ Steven Richman – Harmonia mundi 907658, 56:19 (8/26/16) *****: Steven Richman and the Harmonie Ensemble worked with historically-informed performances of Gershwin, which […]
BERNSTEIN: Overture to Candide; ALBENIZ: Suite espanola; MARK GLENTWORTH: Blues for Gilbert; ALLEN SHAWN: Three Dance Portraits, GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue – Blue Chamber Quartet – Coviello Classics
An exciting German classical crossover quartet in hi-res surround.
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GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue; Eight Gershwin tunes – Uri Caine Ensemble [TrackList follows] – Winter & WinterGERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue; West Side Story Suite – Katia & Marielle Labqèue, pianos – kml recordings
Two quite different approaches to the Rhapsody in Blue.
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue; Eight Gershwin tunes – Uri Caine Ensemble [TrackList follows] – Winter & WinterGERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue; West Side Story Suite – Katia & Marielle Labqèue, pianos – kml recordings
Two quite different approaches to the Rhapsody in Blue.
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue; An American in Paris – Earl Wild, p. (Rhapsody)/ Boston Pops Orch./ Arthur Fiedler – RCA Victor/ Analogue Prod.
Terrific three-channel hi-res performances, but cheaper and with three more selections on the original RCA SACD.
Ted Rosenthal Trio – Rhapsody In Gershwin – Playscape
An appealing piano trio CD devoted entirely to the music of Gershwin.
“American Piano Concertos” = GERSHWIN: Concerto in F; COPLAND: Concerto for Piano and Orch.; BARBER: Concerto for Piano and Orch. – Xiayin Wang, p./ Royal Scottish Nat. Orch./ Peter Oundjian – Chandos
An excellent choice of three American piano concertos in superb performances and sonics.
“Variations on America” = ROSSINI: Wm. Tell Overture; DUDLEY BUCK: The Star-spangled Banner Concert Variations; HORATIO PARKER: Revery; IVES: Variations on America; WAGNER: Magic Fire Music; GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue (arr. Rudolf Innig) – MD&G Gold
Ever heard Rhapsody in Blue on a pipe organ? Here‘s your chance!
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue; Strike Up the Band Overture; Promenade for clarinet & orch.; Catfish Row: Suite from Porgy and Bess – Orion Weiss, p./ John Fullam, clar. /Buffalo Philharmonic Orch./ JoAnn Falletta – Naxos audio-only Blu-ray
Falletta’s second audio-only Blu-ray devoted to Gershwin is a success.
“In the Spirit of Duke” – Scottish National Jazz Orchestra/ Tommy Smith – SpartacusGERSHWIN-SMITH: Rhapsody in Blue – Brian Kellock, piano/ Scottish National Jazz Orchestra/ Tommy Smith – Spartacus
Two albums from a very active European jazz orchestra.
The Gents Vocal Ensemble do GERSHWIN – Channel Classics
A definite change of pace for this classical choral music vocal group.
From Ragtime to Reel Time – Richard Glazier in Concert (2012)
An informative and enjoyable one-man concert around Hollywood’s golden era.
Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – That’s How We Roll – Telarc
One of the most fun big bands playing and recording today.
GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue; Catfish Row–Sym. Suite; Concerto in F; Rialto Ripples – Stefano Bollani, p./Gewandhaus Orch./Riccardo Chailly – Decca
American Gershwin from Leipzig, and done in blazing colors by Bollani and Chailly.
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