James Levine - Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, "Porgy and Bess"Suite (7/1990) / James Levine(cond), CSO - Import CD

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James Levine

Description:

Rhapsody in Blue," a classic of American classical music with jazz elements; "Catfish Row," a suite from the opera "Porgy and Bess"; and "An American in Paris," a witty, jazzy work that juxtaposes Gershwin himself with a depiction of Parisian customs. This album features four of Gershwin's orchestral works performed by Levine, one of the most renowned conductors of modern America, with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, where he also serves as pianist. Universal Music