Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 184 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital stereo. |
Note |
Opera in three acts. |
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Based on the play: Porgy / DuBose Heyward and Dorothy K. Heyward. |
Cast |
Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Cynthia Clarey, Marietta Simpson, Damon Evans, Paula Ingram, Gordon Hawkins; the Glyndebourne Chorus ; Craig Rutenberg, chorus master ; The London Philharmonic ; Simon Rattle, conductor. |
Credits |
Adapted for television by Trevor Nunn with Yves Baigneres ; cameras, Trevor Wimlett, James Day ; designed for television by Eric Walmsley ; choreographer, Charles Augins ; videotape editor, St. John O'Rorke. |
Event |
Recorded at Shepperton Studios, London, Nov.-Dec. 1992. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
Summary |
Video adaptation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera stage production directed by Trevor Nunn. The Gershwins' classic musical drama portrays the lives of the occupants of Catfish Row. |
Language |
Sung in English with optional subtitles in English, French, German or Italian. |
Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Operas -- Film adaptations.
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Operas -- Television adaptations.
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Genre/Form |
Musical films.
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Added Author |
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937.
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Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. Lyricist.
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Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961. Librettist.
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Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940.
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Nunn, Trevor. Director.
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Marks, Stephany. Producer.
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Smith, Greg, 1939-2009. Producer.
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White, Willard. voc Actor.
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Haymon, Cynthia. voc Actor.
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Baker, Gregg. voc Actor.
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Clarey, Cynthia. voc Actor.
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Simpson, Marietta. voc Actor.
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Evans, Damon. voc Actor.
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Rutenberg, Craig. Conductor.
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Rattle, Simon, 1955- Conductor.
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Glyndebourne Festival Chorus. voc
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London Philharmonic Orchestra. Instrumentalist.
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British Broadcasting Corporation. Producer.
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Homevale (Firm) Producer.
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American Playhouse Theatrical Films. Producer.
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EMI (Firm) Publisher.
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Added Title |
Gershwins' Porgy and Bess |
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Porgy and Bess |
Standard No. |
724349249790 |
Music No. |
7243 4 92497 9 0 EMI Classics |
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DVB 4 92497 9 EMI Classics |
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4 92497 9 0 EMI Classics |
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