George Gershwin – Concerto in FApril 3rd, 2009
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Not much performed in Europe, this work would deserve much wider attention. George Gershwin’s Concerto in F is a work from the classical repertoire I still find neglected. Composed in 1925, this concerto will later influence Maurice Ravel to write his Concerto in G. Ravel advised Gershwin not to underestimate the importance of jazz, and it is exactly what he did in this totally jazzy concerto.
It is for this reason that I chose the version with Marcus Roberts at the piano, accompanied by his Trio, under the baton of the brilliant Seiji Osawa, interpreting in great shape the third movement of this concerto a la Marcus Roberts, perfectly capturing the spirit of Gershwin.
04/3/09 - 14:07
Pierre-Arnaud, I wish you could hear this recording Pennario made of the Concerto in F … it is the greatest! Since I have been working on this book some people have told me it changed their lives. That is how good it was. Marcus Roberts is a heck of a pianist. I’ve seen him live several times and wondered what he has been up to lately.
04/3/09 - 18:33
You’ve spiked my interest with the Pennario recording. What an awesome piece the Concerto in F is.