Since you are interested in Rhapsody In Blue / An American In Paris, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
FERDE GROFE / GEORGE GERSHWIN
Grofe - Grand Canyon Suite / Gershwin - Catfish Row Cincinnati Pops Orchestra. Erich Kunzel [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 21/Jun/2005 ] Special Award: Classical CD of the Month - Audio magazine--Germany |
PUCCINI
Pops Plays Puccini: Puccini without words Cincinnati Pops Orchestra / Erich Kunzel [ Telarc / CD - released 27/Jan/2008 ] "The melodies "are" among the juiciest in the world. The arrangements are respectful of the composer's intentions. The playing is splendid, the recording beyond reproach." - Fanfare |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Trumpet Spectacular Doc Severinsen (trumpet) / Cincinnati Pops / Erich Kunzel [ Telarc / CD - released 18/Jan/2008 ] Tonight Show trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen proves himself a man for all seasons by joining Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra in a spectacular "greatest hits" program of classical and light classical pieces for virtuoso trumpet... |
LEROY ANDERSON / GEORGE GERSHWIN / LOUIS GOTTSCHALK / etc
American Piano Classics Stewart Goodyear (piano) Keith Lockhart (piano) William Tritt (piano) / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra / Erich Kunzel [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 1/Apr/2004 ] "If, like me, you don't seem to have enough music at the classical/jazz interface, then this disc should be high on your wish list. Even if you do, it is still highly recommendable." MusicWeb May 2004 |
CORIGLIANO / BARBER / COPLAND / ROUSE / HOVHANESS
American Adagios Various Artists incls Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Cincinnati Pops Orchestra [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 1/Apr/2006 ] This beautiful compilation disc explores the serene, lyrical side of music written by American composers. It includes the popular Adagio for Strings, both in its original form and in the choral arrangement Agnus Dei, by Samuel Barber. |
GERSHWIN
Rhapsody in Blue / Concerto in F major William Tritt (piano) / Erich Kunzel / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 2/Jul/2002 ] "Wonderful rhythmic interplay with a strong, incisive sense of beat...highlights the fine balance and responsiveness of orchestra and soloist. Recorded sound is crystal clear, in good perspective, with good balance and fine dynamic control." -High... |
GERSHWIN / DEBUSSY / RAVEL / SALZEDO
Scintillation: Solo & Chamber Music for Harp Yolanda Kondonassis (harp) [ Telarc Classics / CD - released 16/Jun/2006 ] "Kondonassis manages the feat of playing with discretion and taste while at the same time imparting a perceptible amount of personality to the music...Well engineered and intelligently programmed; I found this disc delightful." -Fanfare |