![Marin Alsop|Gershwin: Porgy & Bess (Highlights) [Live]](https://static.qobuz.com/images/covers/xb/pr/bh663k0nfprxb_600.jpg "Marin Alsop|Gershwin: Porgy & Bess (Highlights) [Live]")
Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
The ultimate American "folk opera". The Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop present a live recording with highlights of Gershwin’s self-proclaimed American “Folk Opera” Porgy and Bess, together with a stellar cast and the Morgan State University Choir. Since its premiere in 1935, Porgy and Bess has been one of the most significant attempts to – following Antonin Dvořák’s famous instruction of 1893 – create American classical music inspired by Afro-American styles such as jazz, spirituals and the blues. It has also proven to be a powerful catalyst for bringing more diverse casts to the opera stage. The hard-knock life at a Charleston waterfront tenement is presented here by an outstanding cast including Lester Lynch (Porgy), Angel Blue (Bess, Clara and Serena), Chauncey Packer (Sportin’ Life) and Kevin Short (Crown, Jake).
Multi-award-winning soprano Angel Blue is one of the most promising voices of her generation, while Chauncey Packer is arguably one of the greatest and sought-after Sportin’ Life interpreters today. Lester Lynch and Kevin Short both enjoy a flourishing stage career, as well as a vast Pentatone discography. © Pentatone
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From €13,50/month
Porgy and Bess (Highlights) (George Gershwin)
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Chauncey Packer, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Kevin Short, Artist, MainArtist - Darrin Scott, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Kevin Short, Artist, MainArtist - Darrin Scott, Artist, MainArtist - Alexandria Crichlow, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Alexandria Crichlow, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Chauncey Packer, Artist, MainArtist - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Kevin Short, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Alexandria Crichlow, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Alexandria Crichlow, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Chauncey Packer, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Kevin Short, Artist, MainArtist - Alexandria Crichlow, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Kevin Short, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Chauncey Packer, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Chauncey Packer, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Chauncey Packer, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist - Angel Blue, Artist, MainArtist - Darrin Scott, Artist, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
The Philadelphia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - George Gershwin, Composer - Lester Lynch, Artist, MainArtist - Marin Alsop, Conductor, MainArtist - Morgan State University Choir, Choir, MainArtist
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
Album review
The ultimate American "folk opera". The Philadelphia Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop present a live recording with highlights of Gershwin’s self-proclaimed American “Folk Opera” Porgy and Bess, together with a stellar cast and the Morgan State University Choir. Since its premiere in 1935, Porgy and Bess has been one of the most significant attempts to – following Antonin Dvořák’s famous instruction of 1893 – create American classical music inspired by Afro-American styles such as jazz, spirituals and the blues. It has also proven to be a powerful catalyst for bringing more diverse casts to the opera stage. The hard-knock life at a Charleston waterfront tenement is presented here by an outstanding cast including Lester Lynch (Porgy), Angel Blue (Bess, Clara and Serena), Chauncey Packer (Sportin’ Life) and Kevin Short (Crown, Jake).
Multi-award-winning soprano Angel Blue is one of the most promising voices of her generation, while Chauncey Packer is arguably one of the greatest and sought-after Sportin’ Life interpreters today. Lester Lynch and Kevin Short both enjoy a flourishing stage career, as well as a vast Pentatone discography. © Pentatone
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 22 track(s)
- Total length: 01:06:45
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Lester Lynch
- Composer: George Gershwin
- Label: PENTATONE
- Genre: Classical Opera
(C) 2021 PENTATONE (P) 2021 PENTATONE
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.
