Gershwin - Rhapsody In Blue; Egy Amerikai Párizsban / Hungaroton LP 1980 Stereo 1980 

SLPXL 12191

Leonard Bernstein, New York-i Filharmonikusok Zenekar, Columbia Szimfonikus Zenekar

Product Features

• Label: Hungaroton
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
• Country: Hungary
• Release Year: 1980
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Modern

Overview

This 1980 vinyl LP, released by Hungaroton, features Leonard Bernstein conducting the Columbia Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic in a performance of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Egy Amerikai Párizsban" (An American in Paris). The album showcases Bernstein's mastery as both conductor and pianist.

Interesting Facts

• Conductor and Pianist: Leonard Bernstein not only conducts the orchestra but also performs as the pianist in "Rhapsody in Blue."
• Orchestras: The album features two renowned orchestras: the Columbia Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic.

Track Listing

• Side A:
  1. Rhapsody In Blue (16:29)
• Side B:
  1. Egy Amerikai Párizsban (18:30)

Key Credits

• Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
• Piano: Leonard Bernstein (tracks: A)
• Orchestra: Columbia Symphony Orchestra (tracks: A), New York Philharmonic (tracks: B)
• Graphics: Bányai István
• Lacquer Cut By: HP
• Sleeve Notes: Juhász Előd