Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, etc. / Gershwin, Tilson Thomas

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Label
Sony Masterworks
Release Date
February 24, 2004
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      GERSHWIN, GEORGE
    • PERFORMER
      Michael Tilson Thomas
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      February 24, 2004
    • UPC
      827969301821
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      SK93018
    • LABEL
      Sony Masterworks
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    Works ⌄

    1. Rhapsody in Blue

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Columbia Jazz Band

      Performer: George Gershwin

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    2. An American in Paris

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: New York Philharmonic

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    3. Oh, Kay!: Overture (arr. D. Rose for orchestra)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    4. Funny Face: Overture (arr. D. Rose for orchestra)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    5. Girl Crazy: Overture (arr. D. Rose for orchestra)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    6. Strike Up the Band: Overture (arr. D. Rose for orchestra)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    7. Of Thee I sing: Overture (arr. D. Rose for orchestra)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    8. Let 'em Eat Cake: Overture (arr. D. Rose for orchestra)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    9. Promenade, "Walking the Dog" (version for orchestra)

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Michael Tilson Thomas

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas

    10. Lady, Be Good, Act I: Fascinating Ryhthm

      Composer: George Gershwin

      Ensemble: Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Sarah Vaughan, Andy Simpkins, George Gaffney, Harold Jones

      Conductor: Michael Tilson Thomas


This album includes the legendary recording of Michael Tilson Thomas conducting live musicians in the original jazz orchestra version of Rhapsody in Blue, with the solo part performed by a player piano operated by George Gershwin's own piano rolls.