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This is one of those albums that makes you want to drop everything and just listen. Earl Wild, Arthur Fiedler, and the Boston Pops have come together here in a collaboration that can only be described as electrifying – and the sound engineers at RCA Living Stereo have captured it all with a warmth and immediacy that is still astonishing today. The performances are world class: Earl Wild was the American virtuoso who understood Gershwin not only as a crowd favorite but also as a serious composer. His piano playing in “Concerto In F” sparkles – sometimes jazzy, sometimes sensual, sometimes thunderously grandiose. Arthur Fiedler, at the height of his long tenure with the Boston Pops, is the perfect complement: a conductor who knew how to give Gershwin's music its swing and sparkle without ever losing sight of its classical foundation. Together, they make Gershwin sound both sophisticated and wild and alive. Then there's the sound, which makes you feel like you're sitting in Symphony Hall. The rhythmic drive of the “I Got Rhythm” variations, the sensual verve of the “Cuban Overture,” and the grandeur of the concerto all come across with breathtaking presence. No wonder collectors consider this recording one of the most exciting in the entire Living Stereo series.
The reissue of the “RCA Living Stereo Classical” series by Analogue Productions meets the highest audiophile standards: Bernie Grundman is responsible for remastering the original tapes. The double LP (45 RPM) includes a 2-page booklet and was pressed on 180-gram vinyl by industry leader Quality Record Pressings (QRP) using Classic Records equipment.
George Gershwin (1898-1937):
“Concerto In F For Piano And Orchestra” “I Got Rhythm' Variations For Piano And Orchestra”“Cuban Overture”
LP 1
Side A
1. First Movement: Allegro
Side B
1. Second Movement: Adagio: Andante Con Moto Poco Accelerando
LP 2
Side C1. Third Movement: Allegro Agitato2. I Got Rhythm' Variations For Piano And Orchestra
Side D1. Cuban Overture