George Gershwin im Spiegel seiner Zeit
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George Gershwin
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A marvelous celebration of the music and the life of one of America's greatest musical figures
Readers on American Musicians
Musical Editions | Book (softcover) |
Item no. | 769194 |
Author / Composer | Robert Wyatt, John Andrew Johnson |
Language | english |
Scope | 368 pages; 15.6 × 23.5 cm |
Release year | 2007 |
Publisher / Producer | Oxford University Press |
Producer No. | OUP 9780195327113 |
ISBN | 9780195327113 |
George Gershwin is one of the giants of American music, unique in that he was both a brilliant writer of popular songs and of more serious music. Here, music lovers are reated to a spectacular celebration of this great American composer.
The Reader offers a kaleidoscopic collection of writings by Gershwin, as well as those about Gershwin, written by a who's who of famous commentators. More than eighty pieces of superb variety, color, and depth include the critical debate over Gershwin's concert pieces, especially "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris." There is a complete section devoted to the controversies over "Porgy and Bess," including correspondence between Gershwin and DuBose Hayward, the opera's librettist, plus unique interviews with the original Porgy and Bess—Todd Duncan and Anne Brown. Sprinkled throughout the book are excerpts from Gershwin's own letters, which offer unique insight into this fascinating and charming man. Along with a detailed chronology of the composer's life, the editors provide informative introductions to each entry.
Here is a book for anyone interested in American music. Scholars, performers, and Gershwin's legions of fans will find it an irresistible feast.
Portraitiert von Zeitgenossen
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 248347
konzis
Serie Musik
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 670848
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