Porgy and Bess > Radio Broadcast


Show Details

Show
Porgy and Bess (110)
Music
George Gershwin (857)
Lyrics
Ira Gershwin (709), DuBose Heyward (106)
Book
DuBose Heyward (106)

Recording Details

Date
May 7, 1942
Type
Audio / Radio Cast
Method
Studio
Language
English
Location
US / NY / New York
Conductor
Alfred Wallenstein (3)
Performer
Anne Brown (19), Jack Carr, Todd Duncan (23), Ruby Elzy (5), Eva Jessye Choir (9), Georgette Harvey (2), Harriet Jackson (3), Avon Long (26), Edward Matthews (9)
Notes
Truncated version of Porgy and Bess; Alfred Wallenstein conducts the WOR Orchestra with principals from the Majestic Theatre (NYC) 1942 revival. Todd Duncan as Porgy, Ann Browne as Bess, Avon Long as Sportin' Life, Ruby Elzy and the Eva Jessye Choir.
Shortcode
[r26794]

Releases

Format
CD
Label
Cambria CD-161
Released
2000
Country
US
Audio
Mono
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# Tracks
1
Length
60:41
Lists
6 collectors / 4 wish lists
Shortcode
[rl42035]

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