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Extractions: George Gershwin is deservedly an American musical legend. If he'd written nothing but "American Rhapsody", he would deserve a place in musical history. But in a tragically brief life he also composed a thrilling folk opera, Porgy and Bess , and countless brilliant show tunes. Our lives are enriched by the music he left behind, and poorer for the music that might have been had he lived a normal life span.
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Extractions: In early 2003, Warner Bros. Publications will be issuing Dr. Alicia Zizzo's transcription for solo piano of George Gershwin's 'I Got Rhythm' Variations. This will be the first such published edition of this piece The composer wrote his variations for piano and orchestra in 1934. Dr. Zizzo has written the following, "The task of transcribing a piece as complex as 'I Got Rhythm' Variations was enormous. I felt obliged to maintain the integrity of the interrelated group of variations with their individual ideas as they formed an integrated whole. In order to successfully reduce the thousands of notes an entire orchestra plays in this work to two hands, I had to develop a deep understanding of the intricate and elegant weaving of Gershwin's harmonies as he continually reworked four little notes. I determined that I would preserve as many chordal, verbal and dynamic directives as ten fingers would allow. For this I relied heavily on his original manuscripts." You can read the entire Forward Dr. Zizzo has written for the Warner Bros. publication at
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Extractions: Rhapsody in Blue or his Concerto in F . An entire recital of published classical solo piano pieces by Gershwin was almost impossible if one didn't include their own or others' arrangements in order to fill out a program. George Gershwin entered my life when I was invited to tour Eastern Europe with the Concerto in F . My disdain was palpable until I saw the score. Dr. Buhler's words became my mantra: "Study the score, it's all there ..." Gershwin's soul was indeed locked in the notes. I was awed by the beauty and embarrassed by my own intellectual hubris and I determined to remedy some long held myths about this great genius. I wanted to expand his classical piano literature and I needed help. It came from the eminent Gershwin scholar Edward Jablonski. It was he, along with the blessing of the Gershwin Estate, who led me to the original Gershwin manuscripts that ultimately resulted in the following Warner Bros. publications , thus providing a glimpse into Gershwin's development: LULLABY (1919) - First composed as a piano sketch in preparation for his string quartet, and reconstructed as a piano solo, 'Lullaby' contains the rhythmic motives and themes of 'Rhapsody in Blue'. It represents an Impressionist's stroll into dreams and yet the unfaltering bass gives the piece a constant pulse. Gershwin's skills as a composer are obvious even in this early work. His clever use of a simple theme over and over again without creating redundancy is a masterstroke that would fell lesser talents. Although in each statement the theme is played differently, it does not morph into variations. A second theme becomes
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Extractions: Most Americans are familiar with George Gershwin's music whether they know it or not. More than 60 years after his death, the composer's songs still turn up in ads and on the albums of contemporary artists such as Harry Connick Jr. Even listeners who can't recall their names would likely recognize "Rhapsody in Blue," "An American in Paris" and portions of "Porgy and Bess." Gershwin first displayed his talent at the age of 12, when he sat down at his family's new piano and played songs by ear. He later took lessons, then quit school at 15 to work as a pianist for a music publisher on New York's "Tin Pan Alley." He sold his first song in 1916, when the Harry Von Tilzer Music Co. bought "When You Want 'Em, You Can't Get'Em, When You've Got 'Em, You Don't Want 'Em," written with Murray Roth. The Brooklyn native was among the first to introduce jazz rhythms into popular songs. He often teamed up with his older brother, Ira, who wrote most of the lyrics. Their collaborations resulted in several revues and Broadway musicals, including "Oh, Kay!" "Strike Up the Band" and the satirical "Of Thee I Sing," which won a Pulitzer Prize. Gershwin also produced sophisticated concert pieces. His "Rhapsody in Blue" wowed the audience at its 1924 debut with Paul Whiteman's orchestra and Gershwin on piano. In addition, he composed the tone poem "An American in Paris" as well as "Concerto in F," "Preludes For Piano" and "Second Rhapsody."
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Extractions: Actor-pianist-composer Hershey Felder as George Gershwin "George Gershwin Alone," the only one-man show ever permitted by the heirs of the composer for the commercial stage, began in the shadow of the Holocaust. The year was 1995. Actor-pianist-composer Hershey Felder, fluent in French, Hebrew, Yiddish and English, had been invited to Poland to conduct interviews for Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. Late one wintry night, he was summoned to the Cafe Haus in the old Jewish section of Cracow, where Helmuth Spryczer, who as a youth had been pressed into service as gofer to the notorious Dr. Josef Mengele, described how he used to amuse the Auschwitz guards by whistling Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." The piece saved his life, Spryczer said, though as he whistled he heard in the notes the clackity-clack of the cattle-cars and the screams of the dying. As Felder played the piece on the cafe's honky-tonk piano, well past midnight, he heard the screams, too. Three years later, his monologue "SING! A Musical Journey" told the story of the survivor and the "Rhapsody" and earned mostly good reviews at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. The Los Angeles Times, in a laudatory notice, said that viewers would "never hear the 'Rhapsody' the same way again." Gershwin's heirs were not pleased. Apparently they were concerned that the play associated their forebear with the Holocaust.
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Extractions: This selection is a must have!!! When I saw the musical "Crazy for You" i knew that it was the best thing that my eyes have ever seen and thats why I started listening and watching musicals. This is a must have for everyone. The music is great and you will love it!!! I want to say even if you cant... more info Customer Rating:
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Extractions: This two disc sets is honestly one of the best purchases that I made to add to my classical music collection. From Placido Domingo's rendition of the popular "Nessun Dorma" to Liszt's "Liebestraume," these discs contain some of the greatest classical pieces that have appeared on television and the... more info Customer Rating: As previous reviews have stated this CD is a sampler from previous albums. So if you are a long time Yo-Yo Ma fan this CD is not going to pleasurable and you may actually find it jarring. But if you are just trying out Ma and don't know what to get or to try afterall, CDs are pricey, then get this... more info Customer Rating:
George Gershwin - Biograph Series: Gershwin Plays Rhapsody In Blue george gershwin Plays Rhapsody In Blue are rare 1924 gershwin himself plays Rhapsodyin Blue, Swanee, and Rhapsody reveals a considerable pianist, one who http://www.shoutfactory.com/selection/6/george_gershwin_plays_rhapsody_in_blue,e
Extractions: Delta Blues From the days of Teddy Roosevelt to the beginnings of World War I, ragtime reigned supreme in America. The bouncy bass lines and infectious syncopations rang from every dance hall to every back street dive. Shout! Factory has acquired this historic Biograph catalog and will release the second phase from this prestigious label, Scott Joplin, The Ragtime Era. The Biograph name is well known and respected for excellent digital transfer and digital re-mastering of rare piano rolls and 78's. Some of these releases not only feature original artist performances but new and musically correct studio recordings. Biograph Series: Gershwin Plays Rhapsody in Blue George Gershwin Format: CD Catalog No.: DK 30120 List Price: Release Date: George Gershwin Plays Rhapsody In Blue are rare 1924 piano roll performances. Gershwin himself plays Rhapsody in Blue, Swanee, and Shelton Brooks number, his remaining titles being played by other pianists, two of them on "An American in Paris". The performance of the dramatic Rhapsody reveals a considerable pianist, one who was understandably respected by the ticklers of his day.
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Classical Music - Andante - Gershwin, George: Piano Concerto In F Piano Concerto in F george gershwin. Orchestra, 18 January 2003 Mozart, Ravel, gershwinConducted by The Turkish pianist Fazil Say has now joined Naïve and http://www.andante.com/article/piece.cfm?iConcPieceID=891
KBYU-FM | Discography gershwin, georgeRhapsody in Blue; Reid Nibley, pianist, with the Utah Symphony,Maurice Abravanel, conducting; LP; Westminster Recording, WST 14002. http://www.kbyufm.org/reidnibley/discography.asp
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Extractions: Theres some rather rare pieces on this CDincluding the wonderful cakewalk Novelette in Fourths. Gershwin wrote some wonderful jazz-style preludes for piano, but usually only three are recorded. There are a number of other short piano works that are delightful and practically impossible to find on CD. Fortunately, they are here, along with some favorites from Porgy and Bess and other piano arrangements of Gershwin songs such as the virtuoso "I Got Rhythm" variations. Whats really great is that Fazil Say plays these with humor and lightness. No heavy, pseudo-scholarly seriousness here. He makes the most of his pianistic skill and yet retains the spirit of Gershwins playfulness and fun. This is definitely a must-have if you love Gershwin.
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Washingtonpost.com: Live Online In george gershwin Alone, actor, pianist and playwright Hershey Felder plays theAmerican composer looking back at his life and work, in a oneman show now http://discuss.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/zforum/03/sp_entertainment_felder013103
Extractions: placeChannelNav("liveonline"); Weekly Schedule Message Boards Transcripts Video Archive Discussion Areas Politics Nation World Metro ... For Advertisers placeAd(1,'wpni.liveonline/entertainment','',1,'',468,60,1) Hershey Felder in "George Gershwin Alone" "'Gershwin Alone': 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous," Post, Jan. 29 Friday, Jan. 31, 2003; Noon ET In "George Gershwin Alone," actor, pianist and playwright Hershey Felder plays the American composer looking back at his life and work, in a one-man show now playing at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. George and brother Ira wrote standards such as "The Man I Love," "Someone to Watch Over Me," "'S Wonderful," "I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," among many more, plus the groundbreaking opera, "Porgy and Bess," considered an American classic and, of course, "Rhapsody in Blue." All told, the brothers wrote more than 1,000 songs for the stage and screen as well as works for the opera house and symphony orchestra. Felder paints a portrait of the Gershwin who wrote the melodies and in the show talks about how he and brother Ira collaborated on songs America would grow to love and remember. Felder is the only individual to whom the Gershwin family has granted permission to create and perform the role of George Gershwin. He was online
Extractions: Plays and comedies currently playing in London Duchess Theatre: Previewed 6 Feb, Opened 17 Feb 2004, Closed 17 April 2004 Entertainment devised by Hershey Felder with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin. Experience the joy and excitement that is the music of George Gershwin. Hershey Felder brings to life the spirit and talent of the legendary composer and pianist for the first time in history, as he leads you through the fascinating rythmns of Gershwin's music and tragically short life. Hear the music; meet the man - George Gershwin Alone Extracts from the reviews "...Armed with just a grand piano and a reasonable physical resemblance to Gershwin, Felder takes us on a musical tour of his all-too-short life... All this is entertaining, but the show never really gets beneath the skin of the man or explains the contradicting views on his life, his personality and his music. Neither does it quite overcome the essential weirdness of having a character stand there and tell you how he died. What it does suggest is Gershwin's absolute drive to succeed..." The Financial Times "...Felder barely scratches the surface of one of the most famous names in 20th century music. This is the first portrayal that the Gershwin Estates has allowed, and it shows. Any potentially tricky issues, such as Gershwin's reputed womanising, are glossed over in favour of the motif repeated in a major key crescendo; that as a serious composer, he was unfairly overlooked by the critics... Under director Joel Zwick, the man behind
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Extractions: media Essentially self-taught, George Gershwin was first a song plugger in Tin Pan Alley and an accompanist. In his teens he began to compose popular songs and produced a succession of musicals from 1919 to 1933 (Lady, be Good!, 1924; Oh, Kay!, 1926; Strike up the Band, 1927; Funny Face, 1927; Girl Crazy, 1930); the lyrics were generally by his brother Ira (1896-1983). Gershwin's parents, Rosa and Moishe Gershovitz migrated from St. Petersburg in Russia to New York in 1891 and the family name was Americanised as Gerwvin and later adapted to Gershwin. Their first son Israel (Ira) was born in 1896 and George, their second son, was born on the 26th September 1898. In 1910, his mother purchased a piano for Ira, but it was George who quickly took to it, playing popular melodies on it. George's exceptional natural ability on the piano was soon recognised and his parents arranged for him to have lessons. After suffering from the hands of several bad teachers, he became a pupil, in 1912, of Charles Hambitzer. Inspired by his teacher's enthusiastic approach to both old and modern classics, George pondered the idea of becoming a concert pianist. Given his lack of interest in the academic fields, his parents made a last ditch attempt to give him a stable career and arranged for him to go to an accountancy school. However in 1914, the 15 year old persuaded his mother to allow him to leave school to take up a job as a song salesman. Gershwin found work promoting the popular song music of the Tin Pan Alley song publisher, Remick's. His starting salary was $15 a week. The job was arduous, had long hours and consisted mostly of playing the piano in a little booth, accompanying amateur singers. He was successful and was soon in demand with regular clients. Remick's asked him to record some piano rolls for them at $5 a roll, something which he did for them and other publishers for a number of years, to supplement his income.
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Extractions: Dolhinov Horodok Krasne Krivichi ... Kurenets - HOME PAGE Click on Photos to Enlarge Gershwin Family #grswn-1: from right; Lucy Strunsky, wife of English (brother of Ira Gershwin's wife, Leonore); their son Michael; and Michael's daughter Lara-Joelle; and friend Steve Denison. Photo by James Scherlis #grswn-2: Leopold Mannes and Leopold Godowsky, Jr (husband of Frances nee Gershwin)., inventors of color photography. Godowsky went to college at UCLA and became a violinist with the Los Angeles and the San Francisco Symphony Orchestras. By 1922, Godowsky had given up his orchestra jobs in California and moved back to New York City where he and Mannes worked as musicians. They avidly experimented with color photography during their spare time, much to the discomfort of their parents, whose kitchens and bathrooms were converted into laboratories and darkrooms. #grswn-3: Leopold Godowsky (father in law of Frances Gershwin) #grswn-4: Leopold Godowsky III
