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The Music of Gershwin

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George Gershwin is perhaps the most popular American composer of the 20th century, and his short and dramatic life has been the subject of much attention. His music, however, has never been scrutinised as closely as his life, and the composer known for his show tunes has had difficulty finding a niche in the world of "serious" music. This study provides an exploration of Gershwin's entire compositional oeuvre, including his concert music. Using biographical material and musical analysis, the work presents a chronological study of the highlights of Gershwin's career. It discusses the well known "Rhapsody in Blue", "Concerto in F", "An American in Paris", and "Porgy and Bess", as well as such popular songs as "Swanee", "'S Wonderful", "I Got Rhythm", "Love Walked In" and "Love Is Here to Stay". It also examines relatively neglected works, such as "Second Rhapsody", "Cuban Overture", and "Pardon My English", the last of which, says Gilbert, was a failure on Broadway but was one of George and Ira Gershwin's finest collaborations. Illustrated with 169 musical examples, this book should be enjoyable to general readers and appreciated by professional musicians and musical scholars alike.
Release date Australia
October 25th, 1995
Audiences
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Undergraduate
Pages
268
Dimensions
157x242x21
ISBN-13
9780300062335
Product ID
2817032

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