Porgy and Bess and An American in Paris deservedly rank among George Gershwin�s most popular works, while in his Three Preludes for piano and Piano Concerto the composer�s love of jazz, popular and classical music also find spirited expression. Frank Villard�s sparkling arrangements for clarinet and strings give legendary numbers including Summertime, I got plenty o� nuttin� or It ain�t necessarily so a new voice, accentuate their jazz flavour or add new timbres to Gershwin�s unforgettable music for the stage and concert hall.