Kevin Cole; National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic; David Alan Miller - George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra; Cuban Overture; Joan Tower: 1920/2019; Steven Stucky: Dreamwaltzes

This album presents three classic Gershwin pieces heard in premiere recordings of the new Gershwin Critical Edition. The edition seeks to create the most accurate representation of the composer's intentions using all existing manuscripts and other sources, such as piano rolls. In the case of Rhapsody in Blue the edition is based on Ferde Grofe's svmphonic arrangement though 44 measures from the original jazz band version are included. Also featured are the Second Rhapsody and the Cuban Overture, alongside Joan Tower's propulsive study in rhythm and texture, and Steven Stucky's ghostly waltz evocations.