I've always loved the songs from this opera - especially Summertime, which everyone knows. I found various versions on youtube, including one from 1935 of George Gershwin talking and singing (a little) and early vocals.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2UkcpL9q_s
Here's a more recent one of another of my favourite songs:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=apiq3VN2Ra8
Tears streaming!
I just found out that it was performed in Regents Park last week - wish I could have been there.
Anyone else a Gershwin fan?
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