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Porgy and Bess [videorecording (DVD)] / by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin. EMI Classics, 2001. Call #: DVD 792.542 P835n Perf Subjects Blacks with disabilities -- Drama.   People with disabilities -- Drama.   Men, Black -- Drama. Alternate title:  Gershwins' Porgy and Bess [videorecording (DVD)] Format:  [videorecording (DVD)] / Description:  1 videodisc (184 min.) : 5.1 Dolby digital sd., col. ; 12 cm. Notes:  Based on the play "Porgy" by DuBose Heyward and Dorothy K. Heyward. Originally broadcast as an episode of "American Playhouse" on PBS October 6, 1993. An opera in 3 acts. EMI Classics: 7243 4 92497 9 0 (on container: DVB 4 92497 9). Recorded at Shepperton Studios, London, Nov.-Dec. 1992. Home use only. Sung in English with subtitles available in English, French, German, and Italian. Contents:  Side 1. Act I (59 min.) -- Side 2. Act II, Scenes 1 and 2 (47 min.) -- Side 3. Act II, Scenes 3 and 4 (37 min.) -- Side 4. Act III (41 min.). Production:  By George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin ; the Primetime/BBC and Homevale/Greg Smith production ; in association with American Playhouse, Thirteen/WNET and EMI Classics ; directed by Trevor Nunn ; adapted for television by Trevor Nunn with Yves Baigneres ; producers, Greg Smith and Stephany Marks. Performers:  Willard White (Porgy) ; Cynthia Haymon (Bess) ; Gregg Baker (Crown) ; Cynthia Clarey (Serena) ; Marietta Simpson (Maria) ; Damon Evans (Sporting Life) ; Paula Ingram (Clara; also sings the role of Annie); Harolyn Blackwell (sings the role of Clara) ; Gordon Hawkins (Jake) ; Bruce Hubbard (sings the role of Jake) ; the Glyndebourne Chorus ; Craig Rutenberg, chorus master ; The London Philharmonic ; Simon Rattle, conductor. Summary:  An adaptation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera stage production of the Gershwins' classic musical drama Porgy and Bess, which portrays the lives of the occupants of Catfish Row. The television production was shot using the recording made of the 1989 production for its soundtrack. Genre:  Filmed operas. Televised operas. Filmed performances. Classical/Opera/Choral. DVDs. Other authors:  Heyward, Dorothy, 1890-1961. Porgy. Heyward, DuBose, 1885-1940. Porgy. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Porgy and Bess. Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983. Nunn, Trevor. Baigneres, Yves. White, Willard. Haymon, Cynthia. Baker, Gregg. Clarey, Cynthia. Simpson, Marietta. Evans, Damon. Ingram, Paula. Blackwell, Harolyn. Hubbard, Bruce. Hawkins, Gordon. Rutenberg, Craig. Rattle, Simon, 1955- London Philharmonic Orchestra. Glyndebourne Festival Chorus. Primetime (Firm) British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service. Homevale (Firm) Picture Music International. EMI (Firm) Holds:  1   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Feature DVDs DVD 792.542 P835n Perf Adult Dvds-7 Days Checked in Add Copy to MyList Sackville Public Library Adult Feature DVDs DVD 792.542 P835n Perf Adult Dvds-7 Days Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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