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Willard White Remembers... Porgy and Bess

The great opera singer Sir Willard White recalls his experiences on the first televised production of Porgy and Bess, based itself on Trevor Nunn’s acclaimed 1986 Glyndebourne staging of George Gershwin’s classic opera, and conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. Willard recalls the unusual challenges that arose during the project, including lip-syncing and performing in a TV studio instead of a stage, as well as what Porgy and Bess has meant to him throughout his esteemed career.

English
  • Originally Aired April 13, 2025
  • Runtime 19 minutes
  • Network BBC
  • Created April 17, 2025 by
    hazel285252
  • Modified April 25, 2025 by
    TheoR