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  1. November 30, 2020, 09:22 PM #1
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    Porgy and Bess opera

    Any suggestions for Porgy and Bess full opera?
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  2. December 1, 2020, 03:24 AM #2
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    Re: Porgy and Bess opera

    The fine Decca recording conducted by Maazel and his Cleveland Orchestra. Decca SET609-11. Also on London 13116. From 1975. Is a TAS Superdisc. Great Decca sonics. Somebody did a reissue (not sure who). The originals are pretty easy to find. Willard White is Porgy, Leona Mitchell is Bess.

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    Re: Porgy and Bess opera

    I would add Simon Rattle's rendition with the LPO, on EMI. A very good reading recorded in the late 80s now available in the series great recordings of the century. As a fan of the opera, I gather you already have Miles Davis' album -- epic!
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    Re: Porgy and Bess opera

    Thanks Gregm! Miles Davis, yes! The others you have suggested, I will look for. Thanks!
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  5. December 1, 2020, 12:56 PM #5
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    Re: Porgy and Bess opera

    Also the Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald Porgy and Bess album on Verve.

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    Re: Porgy and Bess opera

    Also, check out Miles Davis’ rendition thereof. It’s not full opera, but it is very very good. Columbia > 1959.


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