One of the few productions of PORGY AND BESS to be released on video, this 1993 release is directed by the acclaimed stage director Trevor Nunn. With a stellar cast of performers including Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, and Gregg Baker, Nunn injects new life into the classic Gershwin opera. The London Philharmonic and The .. Read more
| Starring | Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Marietta Simpson |
|---|---|
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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One of the few productions of PORGY AND BESS to be released on video, this 1993 release is directed by the acclaimed stage director Trevor Nunn. With a stellar cast of performers including Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, and Gregg Baker, Nunn injects new life into the classic Gershwin opera. The London Philharmonic and The Glyndebourne Chorus add wonderful accompaniment to this historic black musical.
| Starring | Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Marietta Simpson, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Simon Rattle |
|---|---|
| Studio | EMI MUSIC |
| Run time | DVD: 3 hrs 4 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1992 To Rent: DVD: 05 Mar 2001 |
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Great
Great singing, great acting. Only criticism was I didn't like the lip-sync-ing. It was distracting at times and it would have been better if the actors ... read more »
[Highly rated reviewer]
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Truly an Opera and a Great One
Gershwin plumbs the depths of true opera here: the 'hit' songs are linked by much music for recitative and mood music which is masterful and creates a ... read more »
[Highly rated reviewer]
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Fabulous
I saw this production live around 20 years ago. It was performed by the same singers and the Glyndebourne chorus conducted by Simon Rattle. Some of the other ... read more »
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Great
Great singing, great acting. Only criticism was I didn't like the lip-sync-ing. It was distracting at times and it would have been better if the actors ... read more »
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