His fame as Porgy helped him get the part in "Pagliacci" with the New York City Opera Company.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

But he said he found it difficult to perform because Porgy has a bad leg and cannot walk.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

These are some of our favorites. One of the most famous songs about summer is from George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess."

VOA: special.2009.06.22

Here is the song "Summertime" from a later production of "Porgy and Bess" in nineteen fifty-two.

VOA: special.2009.02.15

At that time, the famous American music writer George Gershwin was looking for someone to play a leading part in his new work, "Porgy and Bess."

VOA: special.2010.03.07

Here Todd Duncan sings "Porgy's Lament" from the Gershwin opera, "Porgy and Bess."

VOA: special.2010.03.07

Todd Duncan said he would have to hear "Porgy and Bess." He did.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

But Duncan was not sure that playing Porgy would be right for him.

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It is "I Loves You,Porgy" from George Gershwin's opera, "Porgy and Bess."

VOA: special.2009.10.04

"The Best Years of Our Lives" and "Porgy and Bess."

VOA: special.2009.05.31

Then he appeared again as Porgy in nineteen-thirty-seven and nineteen-forty-two.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

"Porgy And Bess" opened in Boston,Massachusetts,in nineteen thirty-five.

VOA: special.2009.02.15

Then he accepted the part of Porgy.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

Gershwin also wrote an opera,"Porgy and Bess."

VOA: special.2009.02.15