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Richard Dowling and Frederick Hodges

Gershwin for Two Pianos

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World-renowned pianists Richard Dowling and Frederick Hodges play George Gershwin's most famous works in brilliant, virtuosic arrangements for two pianos. From Rhapsody in Blue to the complete Concerto in F to the dazzling 'I Got Rhythm' Variations, Dowling's and Hodges's formidable skill and exquisite sensitivity bring new excitement and emotional depth to these cherished American classics. The disc also includes Percy Grainger's stirring 20-minute Porgy and Bess Fantasy for Two Pianos. This album has been lovingly recorded and mastered in 24-bit high definition sound. Experience Gershwin's music like you've never heard it before! 79 minutes.

Rivermont catalogue number: BSW-2227 (Audio CD)


Track list:

1.
Rhapsody in Blue
2.
Concerto in F - 1. Allegro
3.
Concerto in F - 2. Adagio - Andante con moto
4.
Concerto in F - 3. Allegro agitato
5.
I Got Rhythm Variations
6.
Porgy and Bess Fantasy for Two Pianos

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Barry McCanna
I HEAR A RHAPSODY, BY GEORGE!

According to Frederick Hodges' very detailed accompanying booklet a two-piano version of the "Rhapsody in Blue" was published in 1925, and has been reworked to enhance the role of the accompanying piano. From the opening bars of the "Rhapsody" the arrangement comes across as entirely appropriate, such is the skill of, and understanding between, the two players. The result is closer to Gershwin's original composition, which was orchestrated by Paul Whiteman's arranger, Ferde Grofé, before its premiere at the Aeolian Hall.

That's in contrast to the "Concerto in F", which the conductor Walter Damrosch commissioned as a piano concerto to be orchestrated by the composer. For this recording it was necessary to transcribe the orchestral part of the work, which task required enormous skill. A similar albeit less extensive reconstruction was necessary with the "I Got Rhythm" Variations, which were written for piano and orchestra, and inadequately scored for two pianos in the originally published edition. As regards the "Porgy and Bess" Fantasy for two pianos, this was arranged and performed by Percy Grainger in 1951.

Both Richard Dowling and Frederick Hodges are virtuoso pianists, and well used to performing as a duet. The Rivermont label is recognised as producing uncompromising high fidelity recordings. Those two factors, combined with the beauty of Gershwin's compositions, have produced a stunning recital.

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