George Gershwin

George Gershwin

by Rodney Greenberg
George Gershwin

George Gershwin

by Rodney Greenberg

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Overview

George Gershwin (1898–1937), during his short but prolific career, produced a varied body of work that combined symphonic composition with the musical styles popular in his era, including jazz and Negro spirituals. Known primarily for his jazz-tinged orchestral work Rhapsody in Blue, his folk opera Porgy and Bess, and his many wonderful songs featured in the films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Gershwin and his lyricist brother Ira were key figures in the songwriting circles of pre-war America. Rodney Greenberg’s lively biography paints a vivid picture of this exciting era in the development of American music, and places Gershwin’s life and career within the social and cultural contexts in which he flourished.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780714847726
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Publication date: 04/21/2007
Series: 20th Century Composers Series
Pages: 240
Product dimensions: 6.25(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.62(d)
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Rodney Greenberg has produced and directed over 300 television music programmes, including the televised Promenade Concerts and three documentaries on George Gershwin.
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