Porgy and Bess (Great Recordings of the Century)

~ Release by Gershwin; Simon Rattle, Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Damon Evans, Cynthia Clarey, Harolyn Blackwell, Bruce Hubbard, Marietta Simpson, Gregg Baker, Glyndebourne Chorus, London Philharmonic Orchestra (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

Great Recordings of the Century Series

Tracklist

1▼CD: Act I
#	Title	Artist	Length
1	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Introduction engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray piano: Wayne Marshall (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Introduction: Jasbo Brown Blues lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin (from 1934 until 1935) publisher: Chappell & Co., Inc. part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	4:18
2	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Summertime... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) soprano vocals [Clara]: Harolyn Blackwell (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “Summertime” (Clara) lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin (from 1934 until 1935) part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	3:28
3	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Oh, Nobody Knows When The Lawd Is Goin' to Call... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) and Curtis Watson (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Harolyn Blackwell (in 1988-02) and Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Barrington Coleman (in 1988-02), Damon Evans (in 1988-02) and Johnny Worthy (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “Oh, nobody knows when the Lawd is goin’ to call…” – “I been sweatin’ all day” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	6:20
4	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Give Him to Me... Lissen to Yo' Daddy Warn You... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) contralto vocals: Marietta Simpson (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Maureen Brathwaite (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Barrington Coleman (in 1988-02), Damon Evans (in 1988-02), Mervin Wallace (in 1988-02) and Johnny Worthy (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act Ⅰ, Scene Ⅰ. “Lissen to yo’ daddy warn you … A woman is a sometime thing” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin (from 1934 until 1935) part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	3:28
5	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Here's the Ol' Crap Shark!... No, No, Brudder... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) and Curtis Watson (in 1988-02) bass-baritone vocals: Willard White (in 1988-02) contralto vocals: Marietta Simpson (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Barrington Coleman (in 1988-02), Damon Evans (in 1988-02) and Johnny Worthy (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “Here’s the ol’ crap shark“ lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	4:17
6	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Here Comes Big Boy! engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Gregg Baker (in 1988-02), Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) and Curtis Watson (in 1988-02) bass-baritone vocals: Willard White (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) and Cynthia Haymon (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Barrington Coleman (in 1988-02), Damon Evans (in 1988-02) and Johnny Worthy (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “They pass by singin’” – “Here comes Big Boy!” – “Don’t you ever let a woman grieve you” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	7:09
7	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Six to Make! engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Gregg Baker (in 1988-02), Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) and Curtis Watson (in 1988-02) bass-baritone vocals: Willard White (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) contralto vocals: Marietta Simpson (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) and Cynthia Haymon (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Barrington Coleman (in 1988-02), Damon Evans (in 1988-02) and Johnny Worthy (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. "Six to make!" (in 1988-02) lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	4:05
8	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. Jesus, He's Killed Him!... That You, Sportin' Life engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Gregg Baker (in 1988-02) and Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) contralto vocals: Marietta Simpson (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) and Cynthia Haymon (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Damon Evans (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I. “Wake up an’ hit it out” – “That you, Sportin’ Life?” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene I	George Gershwin	5:05
9	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. Where Is Brudder Robbins?... Come On, Sister! engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) bass-baritone vocals: Willard White (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) contralto vocals: Marietta Simpson (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Harolyn Blackwell (in 1988-02), Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) and Cynthia Haymon (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Mervin Wallace (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. “Gone, gone, gone (Where is brudder Robbins?)” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin (from 1934 until 1935) part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II	George Gershwin	4:53
10	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. Overflow, Overflow engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray bass-baritone vocals: Willard White (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. “Overflow, overflow” – “Gawd got plenty of money for de saucer” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin (from 1934 until 1935) part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II	George Gershwin	0:58
11	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. A Saucer-Burying Set-Up, I See... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) bass-baritone vocals: Willard White (in 1988-02) choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) contralto vocals: Marietta Simpson (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Maureen Brathwaite (in 1988-02) and Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) spoken vocals: Alan Tilvern (in 1988-02) and Ron Travis (in 1988-02) tenor vocals: Mervin Wallace (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. “Um! A saucer-burial setup, I see” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II	George Gershwin	3:50
12	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. My Man's Gone Now... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. “My Man’s Gone Now” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin (from 1934 until 1935) part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II	George Gershwin	3:58
13	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. How De Saucer Stan' Now, My Sister?... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray baritone vocals: Bruce Hubbard (in 1988-02) and Autris Paige (in 1988-02) bass-baritone vocals: Willard White (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Cynthia Clarey (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. “How de saucer stan’ now, my sister?” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II	George Gershwin	2:05
14	Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. Oh the Train Is at the Station... engineer: Mark Vigars assistant producer: Tony Harrison producer: David R. Murray choir vocals: Glyndebourne Chorus (in 1988-02) soprano vocals: Cynthia Haymon (in 1988-02) orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra (in 1988-02) conductor: Simon Rattle (in 1988-02) chorus master: Craig Rutenberg (in 1988-02) recorded at: Abbey Road Studios: Studio 1 in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1988-02) recording of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II. “Headin’ for the Promis’ Lan’” lyricist: Ira Gershwin and DuBose Heyward composer: George Gershwin (from 1934 until 1935) part of: Porgy and Bess: Act I, Scene II	George Gershwin	4:06

2▶CD: Act II, Scene 1–3

3▶CD: Act II, Scene 4; Act III

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Release

part of:	Great Recordings of the Century (order: 135)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/10159589 [info]

Release group

part of:	Norman Lebrecht's 100 Best Recordings of Classical Music (number: 78) (order: 78)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/756502 [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000938121 [info]
Wikidata:	Q7230088 [info]

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