The Gershwin's
PORGY & BESS
By George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward
and Ira Gershwin
PORGY & BESS:
Music & Stories
An Evening of Music & Stories from America's great folk opera at Cotuit Center for the Arts
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of Porgy & Bess, Cotuit Center for the Arts will present Porgy & Bess: Music & Stories, four staged concerts featuring selected arias and ensemble pieces from the famous folk opera. This will be the premier performance of this show on Cape Cod with a two piano arrangement,Porgy and Bess: Fantasy for Two Pianos, arranged by Percy Grainger, performed by Jared McMurray and Robert Wyatt, which will punctuate the individual performances. Throughout the evening, Dr. Wyatt will also present information focusing on the historical and cultural significance of the opera. Repertoire will include: "Summertime," "My Man's Gone Now," "I Got Plenty of Nuttin,'" "Bess, You Is My Woman," "It Ain't Necessarily So," "I Loves You, Porgy" and "There's A Boat Leavin' Soon For New York."
Saturday, March 6, 2010
3:00 pm lecture; 4:00 pm performance
7:00 pm lecture; 8:00 pm performance
Sunday, March 7, 2010
1:00 pm lecture; 2:00 pm performance
Tickets: $30, $25 CCftA Members/Seniors, $12 Students
Purchase tickets online by visiting
www.CotuitCenterForTheArts.org
or call the Box Office at 508-428-0669
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