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.
6 Piano Concerto in F Major: II. Andante Con Moto (Arr. F. Villard for Clarinet and Strings) 00:06:59
7 An American in Paris (Excerpt) (Arr. F. Villard for Clarinet and Strings) 00:05:28
8 No. 1 in B - Flat Major: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso 00:01:44
9 No. 2 in C - Sharp minor: Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato 00:03:51
10 No. 3 in E - Flat minor: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso 00:01:32
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.
