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  
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, 1956Hovedscenen i Folketeaterbygningen National premiere, Norway
1952 Opening night