The American soprano opera singer Abbie Mitchell was first to record the aria from George Gerhswin's musical, which is based on which novel?
Porgy
Title: Summertime (George Gershwin song)
Passage: "Summertime" is an aria composed in 1934 by George Gershwin for the 1935 opera "Porgy and Bess".  The lyrics are by DuBose Heyward, the author of the novel "Porgy" on which the opera was based, although the song is also co-credited to Ira Gershwin by ASCAP.
Title: Ludmilla Azova
Passage: Ludmilla Azova is a soprano opera singer who studied at the New York College of Music and has appeared as a soloist with the New York Philharmonic and the National Orchestra Association, and also performed the role of Fiordiligi in Mozart's "Così fan tutte" with the Bermuda Festival Theatre.  Other operatic roles performed in New York include Mimi in "La bohème", "Madame Butterfly" and Marguerite in "Faust".  In 1966, she appeared as Anna Gomez in a production of Gian Carlo Menotti's "The Consul" at New York City Opera.  Azova has also been an active recitalist.In a review, dated October 6, 1969, in the New York Times, Peter G. Davis wrote, "Ludmilla Azova brought a bright, silvery soprano and an abundance of authoritative style to her Russian song recital at Town Hall late yesterday afternoon.Born in Europe of Russian parents, Miss Azova clearly knows where of what she sings...In addition to the charm and elegance of her interpretations, Miss Azova's well-schooled, even, secure soprano consistently delighted the ear... She is a beautiful woman, a charming recitalist and a singer of accomplishment."
Title: Abbie Mitchell
Passage: Abriea "Abbie" Mitchell Cook (25 September 1884 – 16 March 1960), also billed as Abbey Mitchell, was an American soprano opera singer who sang the role of "Clara" in the premier production of George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess" in 1935, and was also the first to record "Summertime" from that musical.
Abbie Mitchell Summertime (George Gershwin song)