Porgy and Bess
(DVD)
Contributors
Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. Lyricist
Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961. Librettist
Nunn, Trevor. Director
Baigneres, Yves.
Marks, Stephany.
Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961. Librettist
Nunn, Trevor. Director
Baigneres, Yves.
Marks, Stephany.
Published
[London?] : EMI Classics, ©2001.
Format
DVD
Status
Sequim - Digital Video Disc
DVD 782.1 PORGY_A
1 available
DVD 782.1 PORGY_A
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sequim - Digital Video Disc | DVD 782.1 PORGY_A | Available |
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Published
[London?] : EMI Classics, ©2001.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 184 min.) : sd., color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
724349249790
Notes
General Note
Based on the play: Porgy / DuBose Heyward and Dorothy K. Heyward.
General Note
Originally broadcast in 1993.
General Note
EMI Classics: 7243 4 92497 9 0 (on container: DVB 4 92497 9).
Creation/Production 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.
Participants/Performers
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.
Date/Time and Place of Event
Recorded at Shepperton Studios, London, Nov.-Dec. 1992.
Description
An adaptation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera stage production of the Gershwins' classic musical drama Porgy and Bess, which portrays the lives of the occupants of Catfish Row. The television production was shot using the recording made of the 1989 production for its soundtrack.
Target Audience
BBFC rating: PG.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, all regions; 4:3 aspect ratio; Dolby digital stereo.
Language
Sung in English with subtitles available in English, French, German, and Italian.