The Gershwins’
Porgy and Bess
Classics Series #6
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 8 PM (Preview)
Saturday, April 16, 2011 at 8 PM
The University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall
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“Summertime,” that bluesy lullaby, opens Porgy and Bess. Everyone knows it, and probably “It Ain’t Necessarily So” and “I Got Plenty of Nuttin’” too. But before, in between, and afterwards Gershwin unleashes his genius with astonishing originality and power, placing Porgy and Bess squarely in the company of the greatest grand opera of all time.~ Maestro Christopher Wilkins
Listen to an audio introduction to “Porgy and Bess,” hosted by WAKR’s Chuck Collins and Maestro Christopher Wilkins:
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| PORGY AND BESS | By George Gershwin, |
| DuBose and Dorothy Heyward | |
| and Ira Gershwin |
| Marquita Lister as Bess | Christopher Wilkins, conductor |
| Alvy Powell as Porgy | Frank McClain, stage director |
| Lester Lynch as Crown | Akron Symphony Gospel Choir |
| Emmanuel LeGrair as Sportin’ Life | YEPAW 365 |
| Angela Renee Simpson as Serena | |
| Brian Keith Johnson as Jake | |
| Candice Hoyes as Clara | |
| Carla Davis as Maria |
CONCERT SPONSOR:
Mr. Powell’s appearance is made possible by The Mary S. and David C. Corbin Foundation
Mr. Lynch’s appearance is made possible by Medical Mutual of Ohio
Ms. Simpson’s appearance is made possible by an anonymous gift in honor of Mrs. Ann Lane Gates and by Mrs. Ann Lane Gates
Mr. Johnson’s appearance is made possible by Fifth Third Bank
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPONSOR
PNC Foundation
RECEPTION SPONSOR
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS PROVIDED BY:
Hilton Inn, Fairlawn
Holiday Inn, Akron West
Mariott Courtyard, Akron/Stow
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
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Photo: Courtesy of the Orlando Philharmonic
