Thomas, Michael Tilson > Ohlsson, Garrick

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; Concerto in F; An American in Paris

1 CD / RCA Records / 2004-07-13

Works: George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; An American in Paris; Concerto for Piano in F major
Performers: Ohlsson, Garrick; Simas, Jerome; Thomas, Michael Tilson
Conductors: Thomas, Michael Tilson
Ensemble: New World Symphony; San Francisco Symphony

Sexy and soulful, these Gershwin classics sparkle with spectacular sound in the hands of these great American artists....continue...

The Essence of America - Copland / Tilson Thomas, et al

6 CD / RCA Records / 2000-09-12

Works: Aaron Copland: Concerto for Piano; Orchestral Variations, for orchestra (based on Piano Variations); Symphony no 2 ("Short Symphony"); Symphonic Ode; Billy the Kid, ballet; Appalachian Spring; Rodeo;...
Performers: Ohlsson, Garrick
Conductors: Thomas, Michael Tilson
Ensemble: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

Gershwin - 100th Birthday Celebration / Tilson Thomas, et al

2 CD / RCA Records / 1998-09-15

Works: George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess; Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra no 2 "Rhapsody in Rivets"; An American in Paris; Concerto for Piano in F major
Performers: Ohlsson, Garrick; Symphony, San Francisco; Thomas, Michael Tilson
Conductors: Thomas, Michael Tilson
Ensemble: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

"Always an astute interpreter of American music, Thomas allows the music to sing and swing...'An American in Paris' is fast and nervy, with sexy trombones,...continue...
Personnel: Michael Tilson Thomas (piano); Audra McDonald (soprano); Brian Stokes Mitchell (baritone).

Recording information: Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, CA (07/02/1997/06/30/1998).
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Copland - The Modernist / Tilson Thomas, San Francisco

1 CD / RCA Records / 1996-10-15

Works: Aaron Copland: Concerto for Piano; Orchestral Variations, for orchestra (based on Piano Variations); Symphony no 2 ("Short Symphony"); Symphonic Ode
Performers: Ohlsson, Garrick
Conductors: Thomas, Michael Tilson
Ensemble: San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

"...Thomas has put his stamp on the San Francisco Symphony. Like his recent Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet, this Copland program is played with a go-for-broke...continue...