Porgy and Bess
(Music on CD, Book on CD)
Author
Contributors
Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940, librettist,
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983, lyricist.
Williams, Camilla, 1919-2012, performer.
Matthews, Inez, performer.
Winters, Lawrence, performer.
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983, lyricist.
Williams, Camilla, 1919-2012, performer.
Matthews, Inez, performer.
Winters, Lawrence, performer.
Published
New York : Sony Classical, 1998.
Format
Music on CD, Book on CD
Physical Desc
2 sound compact discs (130 min.) : digital, mono. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Published
New York : Sony Classical, 1998.
Language
English
UPC
074646332221
Notes
General Note
Opera in 3 acts; libretto by Du Bose Heyward; lyrics by Heyward and Ira Gershwin.
General Note
Digitally remastered mono recording from original source.
General Note
Originally released by Columbia in 1951.
General Note
Notes by Thomas J. Shepard and Goddard Lieberson, and synopsis, in English with French and German translations (51 pages : ill.) bound in container; libretto (36 pages) inserted.
Participants/Performers
Camilla Williams as Bess ; Inez Matthews as Serena ; Lawrence Winters as Porgy ; Warren Coleman as Crown ; Avon Long as Sporting Life ; with supporting cast ; J. Rosamond Johnson Chorus ; orchestra ; Lehman Engel, conductor.
Language
Sung in English.
Copies
| Location | Format | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashaway - CD | Book on CD | CD 143 | On Shelf |
| Providence Public - LGRA | Music on CD | OPERA GERSHWIN PORGY | On Shelf |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Gershwin, G., Heyward, D., Gershwin, I., Williams, C., Matthews, I., Winters, L., Coleman, W., Long, A., & Engel, L. (1998). Porgy and Bess . Sony Classical.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Gershwin et al.. 1998. Porgy and Bess. New York: Sony Classical.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)George Gershwin et al.. Porgy and Bess New York: Sony Classical, 1998.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Gershwin, George, et al. Porgy and Bess Sony Classical, 1998.
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