Lana Del Rey Releases New ‘Summertime’ Cover With a Charitable Cause
Lana Del Rey has recorded a special cover of 'Summertime', the George Gershwin version, raising awareness and supporting two major American orchestras, the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Lana has also generously donated to both organizations whose concerts have been cancelled due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Donations can be made to the “Play Your Part” fund at www.laphil.com and to the “NY Plays On Fund” at nyphil.org/virtualgala.
“We’re incredibly grateful for Lana Del Rey’s support and for her drawing attention to the challenges arts organizations have faced over the past several months,” said Chad Smith, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles Philharmonic. “The performing arts have been hit especially hard by the pandemic, but we look forward to the day when the orchestra and artists, including Lana, will be able return to our stages again. In the meantime, we are extraordinarily thankful for her support and the many, many other donors who have stepped forward during this difficult time.”
New York Philharmonic President & CEO, Deborah Borda, said: “What a wonderful gift from Lana Del Rey! It’s particularly poetic, since the song is by George Gershwin — the legendary composer-pianist whose music the New York Philharmonic has premiered and with whom we performed. We are most grateful to Lana, as we are to all who are supporting us during a crisis faced by all performing arts organizations.”
The new track ‘Summertime The Gershwin Version' is a standalone track in support of this event only, and is available on all partners linked below:
