George Gershwin: An American in Paris, Concerto in F Harmonie Ensemble / New York

• 1 Of Thee I Sing: Overture (radio version) 03:21
• 2 I. Allegro 12:25
• 3 II. Adagio 10:22
• 4 III. Allegro agitato 06:54
• 5 I. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso 01:36
• 6 II. Andante con moto e poco rubato 03:17
• 7 III. Agitato 01:21
• 8 An American in Paris 16:57
• Total Runtime 56:13

Info for George Gershwin: An American in Paris, Concerto in F

Working from Gershwin’s original manuscripts, Steven Richman and the Harmonie Ensemble/New York recapture the lean, unsentimental style the composer intended for 'An American in Paris' and 'Concerto in F', here featuring Lincoln Mayorga as the piano soloist. Also included are the first recordings of the Overture to 'Of Thee I Sing' (radio version) and Roy Bargy’s orchestration of the 'Three Preludes' [pianist and arranger with the Paul Whiteman Orchestra]. Lincoln Mayorga was staff pianist for Walt Disney Studios and composed music for the TV show ‘Fame’. He has recorded works by Chopin, Brahms, and Prokofiev, as well as songs by Gershwin and Kern with the late Marnie Nixon. He was also soloist on the 'Gershwin by Grofé' and 'Symphonic Jazz: Grofé and Gershwin', which included the premiere recording of Gershwin’s Second Rhapsody as arranged by Ferde Grofé.

“America’s best and most knowledgeable Gershwin interpreter” (BR Klassik)

'The arrangements and musicianship... are thrilling beyond words.' (Bob Collins, WRHU)

'Richman and his musicians are to the style born.' (Bay Area Reporter)

Harmonie Ensemble New York
Steven Richman
Lincoln Mayorga, piano

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