Gershwin – Wild Fantasy (DXL 1072)

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Gershwin was reknown for his talent as a virtuoso pianist, as well as a fine composer, and many of his performances were captured on piano roll recordings. Graham Scott brings these to life in this stunning performance together with other works including Earl Wild’s Grand Fantasy on Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

Firmly established as one of Britain’s leading pianists, Graham Scott has performed widely in UK and internationally both in piano recitals and with leading orchestras including the London Philharmonic (at the Royal Festival Hall), Royal Scottish National Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Belgium National Symphony Orchestra, Monte Carlo Philharmonic, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Staatsphilharmonie Rheinlandpfalz under such conductors as Sir Charles Groves, Alexander Lazarev, Marin Alsop and Bernhard Klee. He has broadcast on BBC Radio and National Public Radio (USA) and as of August 2003 he takes up the post of Chair of the Keyboard Department at the Chicago College of Performing Arts.

Gershwin – Wild Fantasy (DXL 1072) Digital Booklet

Track List:

1. Rialto Ripples – George Gershwin, Will Donaldson

Eight Improvisations – George Gershwin
2. Clap Yo’ Hands (transcribed by Artis Wodehouse)
3. Looking for a Boy
4. Maybe
5. My One and Only
6. Someone to Watch Over Me
7. Sweet and Lowdown
8. ‘S Wonderful / Funny Face
9. That Certain Feeling

Three Preludes – George Gershwin
10. Prelude I
11. Prelude II
12. Prelude III

13. Soon – George and Ira Gershwin

14. Two Waltzes in C – George Gershwin

15. Fantasy on Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess – Earl Wild

Firmly established as one of Britain’s leading pianists, Graham Scott brings to life Gerhswin’s piano roll music and other works including Earl Wild’s Grand Fantasy on Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess.

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