Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris deservedly rank among George Gershwin's most popular works, while in his Three Preludes for piano and Piano Concerto the composer's love of jazz, popular and classical music also find spirited expression. Frank Villard's sparkling arrangements for clarinet and strings give legendary numbers including Summertime, I got plenty o' nuttin' or It ain't necessarily so a new voice, accentuate their jazz flavour or add new timbres to Gershwin's unforgettable music for the stage and concert hall.

Tracklist:

Porgy And Bess Suite (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): I.
Porgy And Bess Suite (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): II.
Porgy And Bess Suite (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): III.
Porgy And Bess Suite (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): Iv.
Porgy And Bess Suite (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): V.
Piano Concerto In F Major: II. Andante Con Moto (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings)
An American In Paris (Excerpt) (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings)
3 Preludes (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): No. 1 In B Flat Major
3 Preludes (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): No. 2 In C Sharp Minor
3 Preludes (Arr. F. Villard For Clarinet And Strings): No. 3 In E Flat Major

UPC: 747313093977
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 11.17.09
Format: CD

Michel Lethiec - Porgy & Bess: Music for Clarinet & Strings (CD)