Porgy and Bess Resources

Porgy and Bess Resources

Porgy and Bess: Resources and Access

🎬 Video Works

TitleYearFormatNotes
Porgy and Bess (1959 Film) 1959 Film Directed by Otto Preminger. Rare, limited DVD availability.
Porgy and Bess (MET Live) 2020 Full opera Available via MET Opera on Demand. Highly acclaimed full performance.
Porgy and Bess (San Francisco Opera) 2009 Stage video Available via libraries or select streaming platforms.
Great Performances: Porgy and Bess 1993 Recorded stage Produced by PBS, may be available in some libraries.

πŸ“– Scores & Scripts

TitleTypeNotes
Porgy and Bess: Vocal Score Sheet Music (Piano & Vocal) Published by Schirmer or Hal Leonard (available via Amazon, etc.)
Libretto: Porgy and Bess Libretto (lyrics only) English lyrics. Some parts available for free on IMSLP
Porgy and Bess Script (Samuel French version) Play script Dialogue-focused version, comes with performance rights
IMSLP – Porgy and Bess Free Partial public domain scores and librettos

πŸ“Ί Streaming / Access Platforms

PlatformNotes
MET Opera on Demand Offers the full MET opera version. Subscription or free trial available.
YouTube Some highlights or full performances (including unofficial uploads)
Internet Archive May host public domain scripts or performance footage
WorldCat.org Search global library holdings for videos and scripts

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