The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess [videorecording] / by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin ; a Primetime/BBC and Homevale/Greg Smith production in association with American Playhouse ... [et al.] ; directed by Trevor Nunn ; produced by Greg Smith and Stephany Marks.
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.; Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961.; Nunn, Trevor.; Marks, Stephany.; Smith, Greg, 1939-2009; White, Willard.; Haymon, Cynthia.; Baker, Gregg.; Clarey, Cynthia.; Simpson, Marietta.; Evans, Damon.; Ingram, Paula.; Blackwell, Harolyn.; Hubbard, Bruce.; Hawkins, Gordon.; Rutenberg, Craig.; Rattle, Simon, 1955-; Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940. Porgy.; Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess.; Glyndebourne Festival Chorus.; London Philharmonic Orchestra.; Primetime (Firm); British Broadcasting Corporation.; Homevale (Firm); American Playhouse Theatrical Films.; EMI (Firm)
2001
M1500.G381 P6 2001
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Title
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess [videorecording] / by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin ; a Primetime/BBC and Homevale/Greg Smith production in association with American Playhouse ... [et al.] ; directed by Trevor Nunn ; produced by Greg Smith and Stephany Marks.
Variant Title
Title on container: Gershwins' Porgy & Bess
Publication Details
[London?] : EMI Classics, c2001.
Language
English
Language Note
Sung in English with subtitles available in English, French, German, and Italian.
Description
1 videodisc (ca. 184 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
724349249790
Call Number
M1500.G381 P6 2001
Dewey Decimal Classification
782.1
Distributor No.
7243 4 92497 9 0 EMI Classics
DVB 4 92497 9 EMI Classics
4 92497 9 0 EMI Classics
DVB 4 92497 9 EMI Classics
4 92497 9 0 EMI Classics
Summary
Video adaptation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera stage production directed by Trevor Nunn. The Gershwins' classic musical drama portrays the lives of the occupants of Catfish Row. Includes synopsis in English, French, German and Italian.
Note
Opera in three acts.
Based on the play: Porgy / DuBose Heyward and Dorothy K. Heyward.
EMI Classics: 7243 4 92497 9 0 (on container: DVB 4 92497 9).
Willard White (Porgy) ; Cynthia Haymon (Bess) ; Gregg Baker (Crown) ; Cynthia Clarey (Serena) ; Marietta Simpson (Maria) ; Damon Evans (Sporting Life) ; Paula Ingram (Clara; also sings the role of Annie); Harolyn Blackwell (sings the role of Clara) ; Gordon Hawkins (Jake) ; Bruce Hubbard (sings the role of Jake) ; the Glyndebourne Chorus ; Craig Rutenberg, chorus master ; The London Philharmonic ; Simon Rattle, conductor.
Based on the play: Porgy / DuBose Heyward and Dorothy K. Heyward.
EMI Classics: 7243 4 92497 9 0 (on container: DVB 4 92497 9).
Willard White (Porgy) ; Cynthia Haymon (Bess) ; Gregg Baker (Crown) ; Cynthia Clarey (Serena) ; Marietta Simpson (Maria) ; Damon Evans (Sporting Life) ; Paula Ingram (Clara; also sings the role of Annie); Harolyn Blackwell (sings the role of Clara) ; Gordon Hawkins (Jake) ; Bruce Hubbard (sings the role of Jake) ; the Glyndebourne Chorus ; Craig Rutenberg, chorus master ; The London Philharmonic ; Simon Rattle, conductor.
Credits
Adapted for television by Trevor Nunn with Yves Baigneres ; cameras, Trevor Wimlett, James Day ; designed for television by Eric Walmsley ; choreographer, Charles Augins ; videotape editor, St. John O'Rorke.
Time and Place of Event
Recorded at Shepperton Studios, London, Nov.-Dec. 1992.
Audience
BBFC rating: PG.
System Details Note
DVD, NTSC, all regions; 4:3 aspect ratio; Dolby digital stereo.
Added Author
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983.
Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961.
Nunn, Trevor.
Marks, Stephany.
Smith, Greg, 1939-2009
White, Willard.
Haymon, Cynthia.
Baker, Gregg.
Clarey, Cynthia.
Simpson, Marietta.
Evans, Damon.
Ingram, Paula.
Blackwell, Harolyn.
Hubbard, Bruce.
Hawkins, Gordon.
Rutenberg, Craig.
Rattle, Simon, 1955-
Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940. Porgy.
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess.
Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961.
Nunn, Trevor.
Marks, Stephany.
Smith, Greg, 1939-2009
White, Willard.
Haymon, Cynthia.
Baker, Gregg.
Clarey, Cynthia.
Simpson, Marietta.
Evans, Damon.
Ingram, Paula.
Blackwell, Harolyn.
Hubbard, Bruce.
Hawkins, Gordon.
Rutenberg, Craig.
Rattle, Simon, 1955-
Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940. Porgy.
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess.
Added Corporate Author
Includes
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess.
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