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Gershwin: An American in Paris / Porgy and Bess / Rhapsody in Blue

7/1/2007, 2 Tracks, 42:11

Featuring

  • Richard Hayman
  • Kathryn Selby
  • James Judd
  • Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra
  • New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
  • George Gershwin

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Recording & Production

The recordings on this album were produced between 1989 and 2001, and the compilation was released in 2007 by Naxos Rights International Ltd.

Source: Booklet

Album & Artwork

The NAXOS SELECTION series uses color coding on the cover graphics to help listeners identify their favorite genre.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is part of the NAXOS SELECTION edition, which features state-of-the-art, all-digital recordings of classical music milestones.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

NAXOS, the label producing this album, is known for having the largest breadth of repertoire and the most extensive catalogue of classical music in the world.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

George Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' is considered to have defined the idea of 'symphonic jazz' and created a new musical synthesis.

Source: Booklet

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