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Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; Piano Concerto in F; An American in Paris

George Gershwin (Composer), André Previn (Conductor), Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) Format: Audio CD
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1 Rhapsody in Blue, for piano & orchestra (orchestrated by F. Grofé)
2 An American in Paris, tone poem for orchestra: Allegretto grazioso
3 An American in Paris, tone poem for orchestra: Andante ma con ritmo deciso
4 Concerto in F, for piano & orchestra: I: Allegro
5 Concerto in F, for piano & orchestra: II: Adagio - Andante con moto
6 Concerto in F, for piano & orchestra: III: Allegro agitato

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 4.94 x 0.45 inches; 2.88 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Philips
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 20, 2007
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Philips
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0000040WS
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 47 ratings

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Eric S. King
5.0 out of 5 stars PREVIN PLAYS GERSHWIN
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2010
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Back in the 1980s, before CDs had replaced records, I happen to come across a recording of Andre Previn performing George Gerswhin's Rhapsody in Blue and the Piano Concerto in F. I already knew that Previn had distinguished himself as a conductor, but I had no idea that he was also a gifted pianist.

In the process of moving, I lost that record album, but was delighted to discover that Previn's performance had been transferred to the CD format. The jazz influences in the Rhapsody and the Concerto in F are well known. I have always appreciated those pianists who could bring out the subtle interplay between the jazz and "classical" elements of these works. Previn does a great job. I recommend this recording.

I am an aspiring pianist myself. When I listen to this CD, I am motivated to practice harder.

Eric S. King
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Jeena
5.0 out of 5 stars Lively, lyrical, sounds spontaneous
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2012
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Another reviewer commented that this CD sounds like a rehearsal. I can understand that comment. But I don't see that as a negative. It has a spontaneous quality and real personality. It's not too polished. That's why I bought it after hearing it played on one of the local classical music FM stations. I like that it's not too perfect & polished. I think it's a beautiful, fresh rendition of music I've heard many times; with a recording like this, I'll never get tired of it.
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Blondie
5.0 out of 5 stars None Better
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2015
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Good grief, this was hard to find. I've been looking for years. It's fabulous. This is the very best rendition of Rhapsody in Blue I've ever heard and I've been listening to the song by many performers for about 50 years. I have this on vinyl for 30 years and have longed for a CD of it..
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Don F--Los Angeles
5.0 out of 5 stars Listening pleasure
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016
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This is the best rendition and highest quality sound that I have listened to of this album.

Don F Los angeles
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Betty Burks
4.0 out of 5 stars An American in Paris
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2005
Andre Previn conducted this Symphony as they made beautiful music. It was a delight to watch one of my favorites, Gene Kelly, dance to this 'American in Paris,' in a movie long ago. Previn also recorded this and Rhapsody in Blue in which he played the piano while conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in an older recording (his hairstyle is the '70s), which also included the same Gershwin Concerto in F in which he played piano as he did on this recording.

His 'Like Young' got him on the radio, but this kind of music was by far his best achievement. He was a grand conductor, but I never could see what he saw in Mia Farrow (after Frank Sinatra and before Woody Allen). I'm glad he went to Pittsburgh, one of my favorites places , to lose someone.
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John Nigrelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2017
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great service, great product
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Clifton B. Chadwick
5.0 out of 5 stars American Classic!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2013
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This album has three of the greatest American classical music works. My favorite is the Concerto in F. Worth a lot.
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Gerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2012
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I bought this for my husband and he plays it constantly. He is very happy with it and therefore so am I.
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godwill
5.0 out of 5 stars Attractive delicacy and lack of over-playing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 22, 2021
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What I like about these performances of the concerto and rhapsody is that the piano is not balanced excessively forward, rather sounding in among the orchestra and not dominating. Previn’s performance is agile, idiomatic and attractively small-scale, in the sense that, where appropriate, there is great delicacy and gentleness. Another reviewer used the word Mozartian, and that is apt. In other words, if you are looking for a more flamboyant performance in the grand manner, you should look elsewhere. These Previn performances are musical and deeply satisfying. The “American in Paris” is glorious and the Pittsburgh orchestra is on fine form throughout. I do, though, find the orchestral percussion a bit overwhelming in the grandest, loudest passages of the concerto.
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Rofrano
5.0 out of 5 stars A écouter sans modération
Reviewed in France on March 14, 2021
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C’est un véritable plaisir que d’écouter ces trois œuvres pourtant tellement rabâchées et archi-connues au point qu’on a l’Impression de les connaître par cœur. Je pense surtout à la Rapsody in blue et à un américain à Paris. Le concerto pour piano étant cependant beaucoup moins joué. Sans doute est-ce dû à la lecture très fraîche , aérée et spontanée du Maestro Previn qui nous offre un échantillon non négligeable de son immense talent. De chef d’orchestre et de pianiste. Le chef d’orchestre tout d’abord se situe dans la concision et l’immédiateté . On sent et surtout on entend qu’il n’y a là ni contorsions, ni effets de manchette ou moulinets intempestifs aussi inutiles que ridicules. Mais à quoi bon les gesticulations quand on a devant soi l’orchestre symphonique de Pittsburgh ?? C’est fou comme la musique y gagne et trouve libre-cours à s’écouler comme un fleuve tranquillement et sans contraintes vers la mer !!! Le pianiste ensuite dont l’intelligence, le toucher de velours et le subtil sens du rythme nous subjuguent de bout en bout . Une magnifique réalisation qui dépasse à mon avis celle également très réussie du Maestro Bernstein. A écouter sans modération .
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wendy beer
5.0 out of 5 stars I love that piece of music
Reviewed in Canada on April 1, 2018
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It arrived day early!!! I love that piece of music. It's a great recording.
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Scriabinmahler
4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant performances!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2010
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Among Previn's numerous recordings of Gershwin's works for piano and orchestra, this Philips version with Pittsburgh SO is very impressive. First of all the recording quality is far better than other recordings, capturing Previn's dazzling playing and the orchestra's vivid colours with natural clarity. Previn plays the both works brilliantly with amazing dexterity and delicacy. I would give 5 stars if there's a bit more wildness and rhythmic energy in the performances. An American in Paris is superbly played throughout.

DDD May 1984 Pittsburgh
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