An American In Paris
One of American Film Institute’s top 10 Greatest Movie Musicals Of All Time
Winner of 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Music
Who could ask for anything more?
Celebrated as one of the Top Ten Movie Musicals of All Time by The American Film Institute, Gene Kelly’s stunning performance with Leslie Caron in the City of Light is brought to life through the irresistible melodies of George Gershwin. In the embrace of a live full symphony orchestra, the whole audience experiences a performance of a musically great film and S’Wonderful!
Program Information
Film Credits
Cast
Gene Kelly — Jerry Mulligan
Leslie Caron — Lise Bouvier
Oscar Levant — Adam Cook
Georges Guetary — Henri Baurel (as Georges Guetary)
Nina Foch — Milo Roberts
Screenplay by
Alan Jay Lerner
Story by
Alan Jay Lerner
Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Produced by
Arthur Freed
Music by
George Gershwin
Lyrics by
Ira Gershwin
Film Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Production Credits
Producer: John Goberman
Original orchestrations reconstructed by: John Wilson
Technical Supervisor: Pat McGillen
Music Preparation: Larry Spivack
Running Time: 114 minutes
The producer wishes to acknowledge the contributions and extraordinary support of John Waxman (Themes & Variations).
A Symphonic Night at the Movies is a production of PGM Productions, Inc. (New York) and appears by arrangement with IMG Artists.
Orchestration
Flute 1
Flute 2 / Alto Flute / Piccolo
Flute 3 / Piccolo
Oboe / English horn — optional: use 2 players
Clarinet 1 – Bb and A
Clarinet 2 / Eb Clar
Bass Clarinet
Alto Sax 1 / Clarinet
Alto Sax 2 / Clarinet
Tenor Sax 1 / Clarinet
Tenor Sax 2 / Bass Clarinet 2
Baritone Sax
Bassoon 1
Bassoon 2
4 Horns in F
3 Trumpets in Bb
3 Trombones
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion (4 players)
Drums
Harp
Piano / Celeste
Guitar
Banjo (opt.)
Mandolin (opt.)
Accordion (opt.)
Violin 1
Violin 2
Violas
Cello
Contrabass / Rhythm Bass (Double)
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