An edition combining the art of two pianistic giants of the modern era, the much- admired, endlessly-versatile André Previn and the world-renowned Italian master Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. Across three marvellous solo piano albums and his first recording of George Gershwin's immortal 'Rhapsody in Blue', Previn displays a unique affinity with the Great American Songbook. These recordings were originally made for Lester Koenig's Contemporary label more than six decades ago, when they were received with enthusiasm. The passage of time only serves to further illuminate Previn's remarkable insight and sensitivity. One cannot help but be moved by his interpretations of the work of the songwriters Harold Arlen, Vernon Duke and Jerome Kern; in whose output he finds lyricism, colour and swing. These recordings are a dream; up there with the best work of Previn's entire career. Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli is regarded one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. A musical aristocrat in a class of his own. A perfectionist. The pearl-like precision of his playing caught the ear of many in the jazz fraternity, including Bill Evans who was an ardent admirer. Michelangeli's Debussy is incomparable. At Abbey Road he made Ravel's Piano Concerto his own and the live recordings made in London, Turin and Prague before spellbound audiences are the stuff of legend; extraordinary depth of feeling, a magical world of sensuality.

Track List

1. That Old Black Magic
2. Come Rain Or Come Shine
3. My Shining Hour
4. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe
5. A Sleepin' Bee
6. Stormy Weather
7. Over The Rainbow
8. Let's Fall In Love
9. For Every Man There's A Woman
10. Cocoanut Sweet
11. Allegretto
12. Lento
13. Moderato
14. Allegro Con Brio
15. Rhapsody In Blue
16. André Previn: piano André Kostelanetz Orchestra
17. Cabin In The Sky
18. Autumn In New York
19. The Love I Long For
20. Ages Ago
21. Taking A Chance On Love
22. What Is There To Say?
23. I Can't Get Started
24. I Like The Likes Of You
25. Round About
26. April In Paris Allegramente
27. Adagio assai
28. Presto
29. Préludes Book II - Canope
30. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum
31. Jimbo's Lullaby
32. Serenade For A Doll
33. The Snow Is Dancing
34. The Little Shepherd
35. Golliwog's Cakewalk
36. Long Ago (And Far Away)
37. Sure Thing
38. A Fine Romance
39. They Didn't Believe Me
40. All The Things You Are
41. Whip-Poor-Will
42. Ol' Man River
43. Why Do I Love You?
44. Go Little Boat
45. Put Me To The Test
46. Et la lune descend sur le temple qui fut
47. Cloches à travers les feuilles
48. Hommage à Rameau
49. Reflets dans l'eau
50. Ondine
51. Le Gibet
52. Scarbo