Joshua Bell - Gershwin Fantasy

Joshua Bell - Gershwin Fantasy

Joshua Bell - Gershwin Fantasy
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Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1998-07-28
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
  1. Fantasy for violin & orchestra on Porgy and Bess
  2. 1. Allegro ben ritmato e Deciso
  3. 2. Andante
  4. 3. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
  5. I Got Rhythm, song (from Girl Crazy, 1930)
  6. Embraceable You, song (from Girl Crazy, musical)
  7. Nice Work If You Can Get It, song (from A Damsel in Distress, film)
  8. Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away), song (from Show Girl, musical)
  9. But Not for Me, song (from Girl Crazy, musical)
  10. Sweet and Low-Down, song (from Tip-Toes, musical)
  11. Love Is Here to Stay, song (from The Goldwyn Follies, film)

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Free Music Review: This Album Is As Lovely, Silky and Soft As The Petals of A Pink English Rose
Hit: 5 Stars

This Grammy-nominated album "Gershwin Fantasy" by Joshua Bell is my first exposure to his remarkable talent and flair in violin. It is one of the best tribute albums honoring the genius of George Gershwin. I have watched Joshua Bell perform live at the Opening Night for Concert Season at the Hollywood Bowl a few years back where he shared the spotlight with Josh Groban. I was in awe and it was great seeing them perform before a live audience. Listening to his recorded performances is such a delight, but seeing him perform live made me appreciate his flawless violin artistry even more.

The eleven tracks were beautifully arranged for violin and orchestra and well-executed by Joshua Bell with the London Symphony Orchestra under the baton of a fine conductor, John Williams, and with the able support of film composer/arranger Alexander Courage. His performances from the first track to the last are as lovely, silky and soft as the petals of a pink English rose. Should George Gershwin be listening from Heaven above, it would surely bring a big smile on his face.

While all the performances are captivatingly charming, my top favorites include four of Gershwin's gems of gems, "Embraceable You," "Love Is Here To Stay," "But Not For Me" and "Nice Work If You Can Get It." These pieces are well-executed in smooth, fluid, effortless and flawless manner. Each piece is given an exquisitely classical twist that makes it more endearing to the ears of fine music lovers. Listening to these pieces is such a very soothing, relaxing and entrancing musical adventure.

After performing for more than fifteen years and subsequent Grammy awards to add to his name, Joshua Bell has well-established his reputation in the art of music as a performer and recording artist. He is definitely recognized as one of the best and youngest violinists who add beauty and grace to the wonderful world of music. His artistry is marked by endless elegance and timeless appeal.

Listening to this album radiates joy in my heart and exudes serenity in my soul. This album is able to achieve such sentiments to my musical sensibilities. I do hope it does the same to all its listeners.

Here's to the magic of fine music!

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