Disc 01 01. PHILHARMONIA SLAVONICA "RHAPSODY IN BLUE" 02. PHILHARMONIA SLAVONICA "EIN AMERIKANER IN PARIS - AN AMERICAN IN PARIS" 03. PHILHARMONIA SLAVONICA "KONZERT IN F F?R KLAVIER UND ORCHESTER, Allegro" 04. PHILHARMONIA SLAVONICA "KONZERT IN F F?R KLAVIER UND ORCHESTER, Adagio" 05. PHILHARMONIA SLAVONICA "KONZERT IN F F?R KLAVIER UND ORCHESTER, Allegro Agitato"
Disc 02 01. VARIOUS ARTISTS "OUVERT?RE-OVERTURE, (Porgy & Bess)" 02. VARIOUS ARTISTS "SUMMERTIME, (Porgy & Bess)" 03. VARIOUS ARTISTS "BESS YOU IS MY WOMAN, (Porgy & Bess)" 04. VARIOUS ARTISTS "I VE GOT PLENTY OF NUTTIN , (Porgy & Bess)" 05. VARIOUS ARTISTS "IT AIN T NECESSARILY SO - KITTIWAH PICNIC, (Porgy & Bess)" 06. VARIOUS ARTISTS "SOMEBODY S KNOCKIN , (Porgy & Bess)" 07. Gershwin, George "THERE S A BOAT LEAVING SOON FOR NEW YORK, (Porgy & Bess)" 08. Cicero, Eugen "LOVE WALKED IN" 09. SOUND ORCHESTRA KUNO ALEXANDER "S WONDERFUL" 10. Cicero, Eugen "BUT NOT FOR ME" 11. ELMAR BARTEL "I LL BUILD A STAIRWAY TO PARADISE" 12. KITTY WINTER "THEY CAN T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME" 13. ELMAR BARTEL & KITTY WINTER "HE LOVES AND SHE LOVES, (Potpourri)" 14. ELMAR BARTEL & KITTY WINTER "LADY BE GOOD, (Potpourri)" 15. ELMAR BARTEL & KITTY WINTER "SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME, (Potpourri)" 16. KITTY WINTER "THE MAN I LOVE" 17. JACQUES RAYMOND "SWANEE" 18. SOUND ORCHESTRA KUNO ALEXANDER "SOMEBODY LOVES ME"
Description:
Gershwin Plays Gershwin Broadway Classics is an album by G. Gershwin, released in 2018. The album is a classical 2-CD. -
"Gershwin Plays Gershwin - Broadway Melodies" on CD presents a timeless encounter with the music of George Gershwin, interpreted by the composer himself. This collection focuses on Gershwin's unforgettable Broadway-inspired melodies, capturing the charm, wit and rhythmic elegance that made him one of the central figures of early 20th-century American music. Listeners can expect sophisticated harmonies, catchy themes and that characteristic blend of classical finesse and popular song that continues to define the Great American Songbook. The CD is ideal for anyone who wants to experience Gershwin's music with historical authenticity and emotional immediacy, as close as possible to its original spirit.
George Gershwin (1898-1937) is widely regarded as one of the most influential American composers, celebrated for fusing jazz, popular music and classical forms into a personal, unmistakable style. He became famous through works such as "Rhapsody in Blue", "An American in Paris" and the groundbreaking opera "Porgy and Bess", as well as countless Broadway songs that became evergreens. His collaborations with his brother Ira Gershwin produced some of the most enduring standards in musical theatre and popular song. This CD underscores this legacy by concentrating on his Broadway-oriented writing and showcasing his skills both as a composer and as a pianist.
The manufacturer ZYX - Classic is part of the long-established ZYX Music group, known for a broad catalogue that spans many genres and eras. Within the "Classic" line, the focus lies on carefully curated classical and historic recordings that offer both newcomers and collectors a reliable access point to important works and artists. Releases under this label typically emphasize solid sound restoration, informative repertoire choices and an attractive price-performance ratio. With "Gershwin Plays Gershwin - Broadway Melodies", ZYX - Classic continues its mission of preserving key recordings from music history and making them easily available on modern formats such as CD.
This edition is particularly suitable for lovers of classic American song, musical theatre enthusiasts and collectors of historical piano performances. Whether as an introduction to Gershwin's world or as a deepening of an existing collection, the CD provides a focused portrait of his Broadway-inspired style and the unique flair of his own interpretations, inviting repeated listening and careful discovery of musical nuances.
Swing
12.272
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.815- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
