Porgy & Bess, George Gershwin

Type

Label

Porgy & Bess, George Gershwin

Note

EMI: CDS 7 49568 2 (CDC 7 49569 9--CDC 7 49571 2)Opera"Founded on the play Porgy by DuBose Heyward and Dorothy K. Heyward"--Container"Libretto by DuBose Heyward; lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin"--ContainerCompact discsProgram and biographical notes by Robert Kimball in English with German and French translations; synopsis in English, German and French, and English libretto (130 p. : col. ill.) inserted in container

Configuration of playback channels

other

Control number

7777495682

Dimensions

4 3/4 in. or 12 cm. diameter

Groove width pitch

not applicable

Issue number

CDS 7 49568 2 -- EMICDC 7 49569 2--CDC 7 49571 2 -- EMI

Participant note

Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Damon Evans, Harolyn Blackwell, Bruce Hubbard, Cynthia Clarey, Marietta Simpson, Gregg Baker, vocal soloists ; Glyndebourne Chorus ; London Philharmonic ; Simon Rattle, conductor

Physical Description

3 audio discs (190 min.), digital, stereo., 4 3/4 in.

Special playback characteristics

digital recording

Specific Material Designation

sound disc

Speed

1.4m. per second (discs)

System control number

(Sirsi) 258692

Tape configuration

not applicable