George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue / Concerto in F / An American in Paris / Variations on "I Got Rhythm" - Earl Wild / Boston Pops Orchestra / Arthur Fiedler

Pasquale Cardillo (Performer), George Gershwin (Composer), Arthur Fiedler (Conductor), Boston Pops Orchestra (Orchestra), Earl Wild (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Pasquale Cardillo, Earl Wild
• Orchestra: Boston Pops Orchestra
• Conductor: Arthur Fiedler
• Composer: George Gershwin
• Audio CD (June 17, 1997)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003G9J
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #39,624 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First rate performance, February 16, 2000

By	Bill (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews

I cannot rate all of the material on this disk, as I have the LP which only contains Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. Nonetheless, this is the type of music that Arthur Fieldler excelled at, and Earl Wild is simply fabulous.

One danger with Gershwin is that his mixing of classical and jazz has flummoxed more than a few otherwise excellent conductors and pianists who seem to miss the jazz feel that the piece requires. Neither Fiedler nor Wild had this problem. The result is an exciting recording, and, consequently, my favorite one of these pieces.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earl Wild: an universal patrimony! , October 31, 2005

By	Hiram Gomez Pardo (Valencia, Venezuela) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The legendary North American pianist, Earl Wild recorded what many people consider to be one of his most successful recordings ever made. The formidable accompaniment of the charismatic Arthur Fielder made possible to record one of the most acclaimed performances. Tough my first and second choice go to Oscar Levant and Eugene List, my third election is that undeniably. It possess grace, expression, charm and voluptuousness. Besides, the master process was top of the line. If you are searching for the perfect balance between piano and Orchestra, maybe this is his right choice.

A cult recording that improves through the years.

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good performance and bargain, March 25, 2000

By	Gilbert Hernandez (Lubbock, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Surprisingly rare to find these three pieces (Rhapsody, American in Paris, and the Concerto) on one disc, with such solid, virtuosic performances. The 'variations' is a very pleasant bit of filler as well. Money well spent and not just a 'bargain.' I do have to say, however, that Earl Wild's performance, while outstanding, doesn't provide most subtle interpretation of this music, and at times he takes some rather cringing liberties with the score.