Composer(s): Gershwin, George
Conductor(s): Falletta, JoAnn
Label: Naxos
Genre: Concerto; Orchestral
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: NBD0033
Barcode: 730099003360
Release Date: 06/2013

GERSHWIN, G.: Rhapsody in Blue / Strike Up the Band: Overture / Promenade (Weiss, Fullam, Buffalo Philharmonic, Falletta) (Blu-ray Audio)

George Gershwin fired up the New York music scene with his mélange of alluring tunes and refinement of the jazz vibe. His Strike up the Band Overture opened a flashy Broadway hit and, inspired by a train ride, the composer heard his masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue as a “musical kaleidoscope of America”. Promenade was reconstructed from a 1937 film score, and Catfish Row was Gershwin’s concert suite from the opera Porgy and Bess. Acclaimed as a “bold, gutsy performance with plenty of pizzazz” and with “impressive brilliance and depth”, JoAnn Falletta’s previous Gershwin volume can be found on NBD0025.

Sound format: PCM Stereo / DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Note: This Blu-ray Audio Disc is only playable on Blu-ray Disc players and not compatible with standard CD or DVD players.

Tracklist

Gershwin, George
Rose, Don - Arranger
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
1Strike Up the Band: Overture (arr. D. Rose for orchestra)06:55
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
Gershwin, George
Grofé, Ferde - Arranger
Weiss, Orion (piano)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
2Rhapsody in Blue (arr. F. Grofé for piano and orchestra)18:26
Weiss, Orion (piano)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
Gershwin, George
Berkowitz, Sol - Arranger
Fullam, John (clarinet)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
3Promenade, "Walking the Dog" (arr. S. Berkowitz for clarinet and orchestra)03:32
Fullam, John (clarinet)
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
Gershwin, George
Bowen, Steven - Arranger
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
4I. Catfish Row06:53
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
5II. Porgy Sings05:14
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
6III. Fugue01:50
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
7IV. Hurricane03:59
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)
8V. Good Morning, Sistuh07:27
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra)
Falletta, JoAnn (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 54:16