From a 1955 LP reissue in, oh, VG- condition, we have a good-sounding mp3 of Alec Templeton's 1941 performance of Rhapsody in Blue with Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra. Templeton doesn't set any technical records here (though he's more than adequate), but if you're looking for a Rhapsody played with enormous feeling by a superbly musical artist, look no further. And download without delay. For a 1941 track, this sounds pretty spectacular, and I was able to kill most of the pops and crackle with MAGIX filtering and digital splicing.
Oh, and Kosty's conducting is terrific. He had a way with Gershwin.
Click here to hear: ZIP FILE NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Lee
5 comments:
I have countless recordings of these Gershwin works. But this is Alec Templeton and I can't resist one more...
Thank you very much.
My pleasure! And a great version this is.
Just terrific! My Gershwin's favorite, a superb recording.
Greetings from Brazil.
Eduardo,
Glad you enjoyed! Return greetings from the U.S.A.
This is wonderful, thank you sooo much. Any chance of getting an American in Paris too? If not, believe me, Rhapsody is a real gift! Thanks again!!!
Santa Fe NM
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