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George Gershwin · The 100th Birthday Celebration / A. McDonald · Stokes Mitchell · Ohlsson · SFS · Tilson Thomas

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This is simply one of the best renditions of Gershwin yet recorded. Exciting, and technically flawless, MTT has again proven his skill and mastery at conducting. Finally, the San Francisco Symphony has joined the ranks of the worlds other great orchestras. If you like Gershwin, get this recroding before any other!

Clean, full sound and the best singers for Porgy and Bess around these days.

This is a good 2 CD set for a Gershwin lover, but it's not what I expected. I was under the impression that the magnificent Audra McDonald & Brian Stokes Mitchell would be singing a good few of the standout songs from Porgy and Bess. As it Turns out, Audra only sings SUMMERTIME, BESS YOU IS MY WOMAN NOW (with Brian), and MY MAN'S GONE NOW. Brian only sings BYIMWN and THERE'S A BOAT THAT'S LEAVIN' SOON. The other songs are done in very nice instrument only arrangements, and the American in Paris section is delightful.

If you like Gershwin, don't miss this wonderful recording of some of his best music sung by two of Broadway's best performers.
If you like Audra McDonald, BUY THIS CD. Her voice is so pure and georgous. Porgy and Bess is a wonderful showcase of her talent!
This is a must have CD.
Enough Said.