Gershwin: Original Works and Transcriptions for Solo Piano

On this CD:

1. Rhapsody in Blue for piano & orchestra (orchestral version by F. Grofé)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

2. Preludes (3) for piano Prelude No. 1
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

3. Preludes (3) for piano Prelude No. 2
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

4. Preludes (3) for piano Prelude No. 3
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

5. Sleepless Night (Melody No 17) for piano
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

6. Impromptu in Two Keys, for piano
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

7. Sweet and Low-Down (from Tip-Toes)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

8. Maybe, song (from Oh, Kay!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

9. Clap Yo' Hands, song (from musical Oh, Kay!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

10. So Am I (from Lady Be Good!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

11. Looking for a Boy, song (from Tip-Toes, musical)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

12. Someone to Watch Over Me (from Oh, Kay!)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

13. That Certain Feeling (from Tip-Toes)
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

14. Second Rhapsody,("Rhapsody in Rivets") for piano & orchestra
Composed by George Gershwin
Performed by David Buechner

Tracks:

Rhapsody In Blue
Second Rhapsody
Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato
Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
Sweet And Low Down
Maybe
Looking For A Boy
Clap Yo' Hands
Someone To Watch Over Me
That Certain Feeling
So Am I
Impromptu In Two Keys
Sleepless Night

Customer Reviews:

Solo piano recordings of Gershwin are few.......2006-01-08

Solo piano recordings of Gershwin are few, and I am in search of one that will transport me back to my childhood, when my grandmother played Rhapsody In Blue for the family. The recording quality is excellent. Sara Davis Buechner is amazing. Her fingers fly flawlessly over the keys. My criticism is that the music often sounds rushed. Overall, this is an enjoyable CD if you love Gerswhin, but I prefer Alicia Zizzo's interpretation and playing of Rhapsody In Blue.