Gershwin: Piano Concerto; Rhapsody In Blue

Jean-Yves Thibaudet, one of the most charismatic and technically prodigious pianists performing today, puts his stamp on two of Gershwins masterpieces - the Rhapsody in Blue and Concerto in FThe album combines these beloved standards with the lesser known, witty yet captivating, Variations on I Got Rhythm, creating Jean-Yves most commercial album of recent yearsUniquely, both major works are presented in their jazz band orchestrations, created by legendary composer/arranger Ferde Grofé for the equally celebrated Paul Whiteman BandUnder the energizing baton of Marin Alsops (herself a famous exponent of Gershwin ) Jean-Yves Thibaudet, accompanied by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, turns in thrilling, jazz-inspired interpretations from these live concert performancesAfter a performance in 2009, Jean-Yves Thibaudet was lauded by the Süddeutsche Zeitung for his cultured and carefully molded tone in Gershwins Concerto in F and for the lightness of touch which has always characterized his playingJean-Yves Thibaudet will be the featured artist on the cover of the BBC Music Magazine March issue (release 18 February), which will also focus on this major new Gershwin release