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The "Porgy and Bess" DVD cover features Willard White as Porgy, a determined man with suspenders, and Cynthia Haymon as Bess, gazing intensely in the background.
  • The "Porgy and Bess" DVD cover features Willard White as Porgy, a determined man with suspenders, and Cynthia Haymon as Bess, gazing intensely in the background.
  • The "Porgy and Bess" DVD cover features Willard White as Porgy, a determined man with suspenders, and Cynthia Haymon as Bess, gazing intensely in the background.
The Gershwins: Porgy & Bess

The Gershwins: Porgy & Bess

$24.99

The Gershwins: Porgy & Bess preserves one of American opera's most celebrated and groundbreaking works, bringing George and Ira Gershwin's masterpiece to home viewing in stunning detail. This production captures the timeless story of life in Charleston's Catfish Row, where the disabled beggar Porgy falls in love with Bess, a woman struggling to escape her troubled past and the dangerous men who control her life.

Premiered in 1935, Porgy and Bess revolutionized American musical theater by blending opera, jazz, and African American spirituals into a uniquely American art form. The score features some of the most beloved songs in the American songbook, including "Summertime," "It Ain't Necessarily So," and "I Got Plenty o' Nuttin'." This production honors the Gershwins' vision while showcasing the vocal artistry and dramatic power that have made this opera a cornerstone of the repertoire.

Format: DVD
Composers: George Gershwin (music), Ira Gershwin & DuBose Heyward (lyrics)
Genre: Opera / Musical Theater / American Classic
Condition: New
Barcode: KFW724349249790

Essential viewing for collectors of opera, musical theater, and American cultural landmarks.
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