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Porgy and Bess
An opera in three acts
Libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin
Product Details
Orchestral Cast
2(2.pic).2(2.ca).3(2.,3.asax).bcl(tsax,clar.).1-3.3.2.1-timp.perc(glsp., xyl, tri, bells, sus cym, crash cym, hand cyms, s.d, tom-t, b.d, African drums, chimes, wdbl, tempbl, sand paper, train whistle)-pno.banjo-str
on stage: pno
on stage: pno
Cast
Porgy · bass-baritone - Bess · soprano - Crown · baritone - Sportin' Life · tenor - Robbins · tenor - Serena · soprano - Jake · baritone - Clara · soprano - Maria · alto - Mingo · tenor - Peter · tenor - Lily · soprano - Frazier · baritone - Annie · mezzo-soprano - Strawberry woman · mezzo-soprano - Jim · baritone - Undertaker · baritone - Nelson · tenor - Crab man · tenor - Scipio · boy soprano - speaking roles: Mr. Archdale, Detective, Policeman, Coroner - chorus
More Information
Title:
Porgy and Bess
An opera in three acts
Libretto by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin
after the play by Dorothy and Dubose Heyward
based on the George and Ira Gershwin Definitive Performance Edition
edited by Wayne D. Shirley
Language:
English
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Gershwin Music
Year of composition:
1935
Duration:
180 ′0 ′′
World Premiere:
October 10, 1935 · New York, NY (USA)
October 11, 2018 · London (UK)
London Coliseum
Conductor: John Wilson
Original staging: James Robinson · Costumes: Catherine Zuber · Set design: Michael Yeargan
Organizer: English National Opera
(scenic)
World Premiere (Revision)
October 11, 2018 · London (UK)
London Coliseum
Conductor: John Wilson
Original staging: James Robinson · Costumes: Catherine Zuber · Set design: Michael Yeargan
Organizer: English National Opera
(scenic)
World Premiere (Revision)
Technical Details
Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LS 5979-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Preview/Media Contents
Audio:
Performances
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: Sinfonieorchester Basel
April 16, 2026 |
Basel (Switzerland) , Stadtcasino
Aufführung von Ausschnitten
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: Sinfonieorchester Basel
April 15, 2026 |
Basel (Switzerland) , Stadtcasino
Aufführung von Ausschnitten
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Robert Minczuk
Orchestra: Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
27. September 2025 |
São Paulo (Brasilien) , Teatro Municipal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Robert Minczuk
Orchestra: Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
26. September 2025 |
São Paulo (Brasilien) , Teatro Municipal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Robert Minczuk
Orchestra: Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
24. September 2025 |
São Paulo (Brasilien) , Teatro Municipal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Robert Minczuk
Orchestra: Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
23. September 2025 |
São Paulo (Brasilien) , Teatro Municipal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Robert Minczuk
Orchestra: Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
21. September 2025 |
São Paulo (Brasilien) , Teatro Municipal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Robert Minczuk
Orchestra: Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
20. September 2025 |
São Paulo (Brasilien) , Teatro Municipal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Robert Minczuk
Orchestra: Orquestra Sinfônica Municipal
September 19, 2025 |
São Paulo (Brazil) , Teatro Municipal — First Night
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Andris Poga
Orchestra: WDR Sinfonieorchester
December 31, 2024 |
Köln (Germany) , Kölner Philharmonie
Aufführung von Ausschnitten
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Ramin Abbassi
Orchestra: Astor Orchester
November 10, 2024 |
Aarau (Switzerland) , Alte Reithalle
Aufführung von Auszügen
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Ramin Abbassi
Orchestra: Astor Orchester
November 9, 2024 |
Aarau (Switzerland) , Alte Reithalle
Aufführung von Auszügen
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Kazem Abdullah
Orchestra: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
October 13, 2024 |
Beijing (China) , Poly Theatre
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Kazem Abdullah
Orchestra: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
October 12, 2024 |
Beijing (China) , Poly Theatre
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Kazem Abdullah
Orchestra: Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
October 8, 2024 |
Shanghai (China) , Jaguar Shanghai Symphony Hall
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Alan Gilbert
Orchestra: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester
May 28, 2023 |
Hamburg (Germany) , Elbphilharmonie, Großer Saal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Alan Gilbert
Orchestra: NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchester
May 26, 2023 |
Hamburg (Germany) , Elbphilharmonie, Großer Saal
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen
May 22, 2022 |
St. Gallen (Switzerland) , Tonhalle
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen
May 20, 2022 |
St. Gallen (Switzerland) , Tonhalle
Porgy and Bess
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: Sinfonieorchester St. Gallen
May 18, 2022 |
St. Gallen (Switzerland) , Tonhalle
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