Archived Event

Celebrating Gershwin
Julian Bliss Septet
Date
Mon 02 May 2022, 1.00pm
Tickets
Archived Event
Duration
This concert will be approximately 1 hour in duration, without an interval
Availability

Important Information

This concert was live-streamed as part of the Summer 2022 Series. The video is no longer online but other concerts are available to watch in full here: Wigmore Hall Concert Video Library

Artists

  • Julian Bliss Septet
    • Julian Blissclarinet
    • Lewis Wrightvibraphone
    • Jason Rebellopiano
    • Martin Shawtrumpet
    • Colin Oxleyguitar
    • Tom Farmerbass
    • Ed Richardsondrums

Programme

      • Funny Face
        :
      • 'S Wonderful
      • Porgy and Bess
        :
      • It Ain't Necessarily So
      • Girl Crazy
        :
      • Embraceable You
      • Strike Up the Band
      • Porgy and Bess
        :
      • Summertime
      • Shall We Dance?
        :
      • They Can't Take That Away From Me
      • Porgy and Bess
        :
      • I Loves You, Porgy
      • Lady, Be Good
        :
      • Fascinating Rhythm
      • Girl Crazy
        :
      • I Got Rhythm

Encore

Overview

Celebrating Gershwin offers a host of Gershwin’s most beautiful melodies, telling the story of the life and times of the master song-writer and his contemporaries, featuring original arrangements for the Septet. From 'Summertime' to 'Fascinating Rhythm', the iconic tunes are interspersed with favourites such as 'Sweet Georgia Brown' (Pinkard) and 'My Ship' (Weill) to create a varied and entertaining performance, punctuated by the vibrant creativity of the musicians.

This concert is part of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust ticket scheme, offering free tickets to those aged 8-25

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