Porgy and Bess
Information
(Objekt ID 127568)| Object type | Production |
| Premiere | April 25, 1956 |
| In collaboration with | The Norwegian Radio Orchestra |
| Based on | Porgy and Bess by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward |
| Audience | Adults |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | Opera |
| Running period | 1952 |
| Last changed | 09.07.2024 |
| Create date | 17.05.2022 |
Requirements to venue
| Last changed | 09.07.2024 |
| Create date | 17.05.2022 |
Contributors (7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| DuBose Heyward | – Libretto |
| Ira Gershwin | – Songlyrics |
| DuBose Heyward | – Songlyrics |
| George Gershwin | – Composer |
| Alexander Smallens | – Conductor |
| Martha Flowers | – Singer (Bess) |
| Leslie Scott | – Singer (Porgy) |
Performance dates
| April 25, 1956 – Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen | National premiere, Norway |
| 1952 | Opening night |