George Gershwin composed his Rhapsody in Blue in 1924. In the same year, he launched his collaboration with his brother Ira, which produced countless songs. He never achieved his ambition of studying with Maurice Ravel, but was always enthralled by the symphonic poem and the concerto. His masterpieces, such as An American in Paris and the opera Porgy and Bess, greatly enriched the American musical heritage. Jos van Immerseel has always been fascinated by Gershwin, but it was the appearance of a new edition of the scores that prompted the pianist and conductor to record this extensive homage. Thanks to the very latest research undertaken by the University of Michigan, the Library of Congress and the Gershwin Estate, he and his companions in Anima Eterna have got closer than ever before to the composer’s intentions, making use of the appropriate instruments.
Jos van Immerseel: Gershwin on historical instruments
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Tracklist
- Catfish Row: I. Catfish Row - George Gershwin
- Catfish Row: II. Porgy Sings - George Gershwin
- Catfish Row: III. Fugue - George Gershwin
- Catfish Row: IV. Hurricane - George Gershwin
- Catfish Row: V. Good Mornin’ Sistuh! - George Gershwin
- Summertime - George Gershwin
- By Strauss - George Gershwin
- An American in Paris - George Gershwin
- The Man I Love - George Gershwin
- My Man Is Gone Now - George Gershwin
- I Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
- Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin
Reviews
„Wer Gershwin mal anders als gewohnt, aber dennoch in hoher Qualität hören will, dem sei diese neue Produktion von Anima Eterna nachdrücklich empfohlen.“
Bernhard Schrammek, kulturradio rbb, 09.10.2017„Immerseel réussit avec sa maestria professorale coutumière à restituer un Gershwin soyeux, mesuré, avec une transparence faisant ressortir toutes les couleurs orchestrales de son univers scintillant."
Romaric Gergorin, Classica, 12.2017„Die Aufnahme des Ensembles Anima Eterna Brugge unter der Leitung von Jos van Immerseel vereint sämtliche Klassiker Gershwins zu einem künstlerisch hochwertigen Strauß farbenprächtiger Klänge. Beeindruckend ist nicht nur die technische Perfektion, sondern vor allem die hochemotionale und leidenschaftliche Vortragsweise der Musiker, insbesondere der Solisten Claron McFadden und Bart van Caenegem.“
crescendo, 10.2017„Das Ergebnis? Atemberaubend! … Wer den neuen, den ungewohnten Gershwin im Originalklang von höchster Qualität hören will, der muss hier einfach zugreifen!“
Robert Strobl, Toccata, 02.2018
