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Gershwin: Porgy And Bess [1992] [DVD]

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4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Actors: Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Cynthia Clarey, Marietta Simpson
Directors: Trevor Nunn
Writers: Trevor Nunn, Dorothy Heyward, DuBose Heyward, Yves Baign�res
Producers: Dennis Marks, Greg Smith, Jac Venza
Format: Classical, PAL
Language English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: PG
Studio: EMI
DVD Release Date: 5 Mar 2001
Run Time: 184 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

ASIN: B000059TGQ
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 31,819 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great singing, not sure about the miming, 6 Jan 2008

By	O. Shahryar "choosy with the tunes" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you want to get to know the Gershwins' 'Porgy and Bess', this is a brilliant version to watch.

Willard White is just incredible, and of course Gershwin's music throughout is just sublime. Seeing 'Summertime' (you know the one) in the context of the show sheds a completely different light on it.

The only annoyance was the poor miming (mouths and voices out of synch), and for me it was a big annoyance. But I still found myself moved from time to time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rattle - Porgy & Bess by Gershwin, 1 Feb 2009

By	Ms. D. M. Neale "Dizzie Di" (Rochester, Kent) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sir Simon Rattle - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess [DVD] [1993] (DVD)

Wonderful production, super staging and great singing of beautiful music. This is a superb modern opera, intensely moving and well worth recommending to anyone who loves good singing.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Genuine Classic, 29 May 2009

By	Thomas Tidswell (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Sir Simon Rattle - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess [DVD] [1993] (DVD)

By common consent, this has to be THE classic of the Work. The Sets are superb, the Chorus know the words and the soloists, in particular Willard White, are convincing in their roles. Worth the price as a handy "yardstick" to judge other Porgies by.

Thomas Tidswell

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Having seen the production at Glydebourne, I had my doudts, but it was excellent. In fact improved by the outside scenes and both my grand sons enjoyed it! Bettina

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