Kiri Sings Gershwin
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Composer: George GershwinConductor: John McGlinn
Orchestra: New Princess Theatre Orchestra
Performer: Kiri Te Kanawa
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Original Language)
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Angel Records
Soundtracks:
- Somebody Loves Me
- Boy Wanted
- Things Are Looking Up
- Love Walked In
- Love Is Here To Stay
- Someone To Watch Over Me
- But Not For Me
- Summertime
- The Man I Love
- Soon
- Meadow Serenade
- Nice Work If You Can Get It
- By Strauss
- Embraceable You
- I Got Rhythm
Music reviews of Kiri Sings Gershwin
Music Review: Brava Dame Kiri!
Rating: 5 Stars
This is a delightful CD. Esteemed soprano Kiri Te Kanawa sings Gershwin. One hook making this CD interesting is the use of the original scores and choral arrangements. It adds a most pleasant element to this recording. In essence, this is simply a lot of fun to listen to. Kiri Te Kanawa takes the music for what it is, sings it with gusto, and produces a very satisfying CD.
Some examples. . . . "Somebody loves me" demonstrates her lush voice. This is a nice version of a fine Gershwin tune. The orchestral backing is solid and enjoyable. All in all, very satisfying. "Summertime," from "Porgy and Bess," is well known. This is well sung; her operatic voice handles the song most satisfactorily. A very fine version. . . .
"Nice work if you can get it" is a clever bob-bon. Dame Kiri sings this in a most sprightly fashion. She sings in the proper spirit for the song and seems to be enjoying herself in the process! There is a nice high note at the end which does not seem simply for effect (compare with Mario Lanza's efforts at ending almost any song with a high C).
"Embraceable you" is charming and well done. "I got rhythm" closes this CD. Again, very nicely done with lush orchestration and choral singing. The song is taken at a quick pace and the result is delightful. Her rich voice works well on this cut. The chorus is energetic and the orchestra sparkles.
This is a most enjoyable album. Great music sung in a charming style by a great singer
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