George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue (soloist: Milcho Leviev)
Duke Ellington: Caravan / Sophisticated Lady
George Gershwin: My Man's Gone now
Cole Porter: I Concentrate on You / Night and Day / Love for Sale / So in Love / Just One of Those Things / I've Got You Under My Skin
George Gershwin: The Man I Love / Summertime
Among the group of composers who made the popular music of the 20th century an art form, shine with the brightest light the names of G. Gershwin, D. Ellington and C. Porter. Their work,covering all music forms-from songs, instrumental pieces, musicals, symphony poems and operas, is classical in the true meaning of this word. Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, An Ameican in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue, Ellington’s Orchestral Suites and Sacred Concerts, Porter’s Kiss Me Kate and Arouns the World in 80 Days are milestones in the 20th century and not only. The pieces included in tonight’s tribute are just a spec in the huge work of these three giants.