Et26.rtf of george gershwin, Cole Porter or Jerome Kern, all he has to do is head straightfor his basement. That s where the worldrenowned singer and pianist, who http://www.jewishsf.com/bk030627/et26.shtml
Extractions: [an error occurred while processing this directive] DAN PINE Bulletin Staff When Michael Feinstein needs to come up with a musical gem by the likes of George Gershwin, Cole Porter or Jerome Kern, all he has to do is head straight for his basement. That's where the world-renowned singer and pianist, who will soon perform in the Bay Area, stores his astounding collection of memorabilia from the Golden Age of American song. Among the prized possessions he keeps in the basement of his elegant L.A. home: autographed sheet music from Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Jule Styne and other great songwriters; the original manuscript of Gershwin's piano variation on "But Not For Me"; and a 1924 score of "Rhapsody in Blue," signed by the composer. He's got tons more paintings, posters, knickknacks all of it priceless, and much of it actually bequeathed to him by Ira Gershwin (George's lyricist brother) and other master songwriters from Tin Pan Alley. Feinstein not only became one of their top musical interpreters over the years, in the case of several he also became a trusted friend.
Great Performances: Carnegie Hall - Behind The Scenes to Los Angeles that he was making with his great friend, pianist Oscar Levant differencebetween talent and genius. And genius was what george gershwin was all http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/carnegiehall/html/behind.html
Extractions: "Self-portrait in an Opera Hat," by George Gershwin. Click on detail for larger view. (43K) "My Body," a self-portrait by Ira Gershwin. Click on detail for larger view. (33K) Telegram of condolences sent by the Marx Brothers upon George's death. Click on detail for larger view. (28K) Photo credits: Self-Portrait in an Opera Hat, a self-portrait by George Gerswhin, 1932. Courtesy of Judy Gershwin. My Body, a self-portrait by Ira Gershwin, 1932. Courtesy of the Ira and Leonore Gerswhin Trusts. A telegram of condolences sent by the Marx Brothers to Ira Gershwin upon the death of George Gershwin, 1937. Courstesy of Music Division, Library of Congress. The Rose Museum Exhibit at Carnegie Hall: A Virtual Tour By John Ardoin T o celebrate the 100th anniversary of Gershwin's birth in September, 1998, Carnegie Hall opened a remarkable exhibition of memorabilia of the Gershwin brothers George and Ira in its Rose Museum. (The exhibition runs through October 4, 1998, and is open daily from 11:00 am to 4:30 p.m., except Wednesdays. Admission is free. For further information, call 212-903-9629.) The show's title, "Nice Work If You Can Get It," was borrowed from one of the brothers' best-known songs, and, as the catalogue published by Carnegie Hall observes, the two men were opposites in personality, lifestyle, and creative pursuits: "George and his brother Ira represent a unique and perhaps the most successful collaboration in American music. George the composer and pianist, with his musical ability, charismatic personality, energy and ambitious drive, became internationally famous while still in his early twenties and died tragically at the age of thirty-eight.
Discography - William Bolcom - Pianist Discography William Bolcom, pianist William Bolcom, piano. Omega OCD 3001(CD). george gershwin, PIANO MUSIC SONGS BY george AND IRA gershwin. http://www.bolcomandmorris.com/disc3.html
George Gershwin george gershwin was born in Brooklyn, New York, September 26, 1898. At fifteen heleft high school to work as a pianist and songplugger for musical publishers http://www.nodanw.com/biographies/gershwin_george.htm
Extractions: George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn, New York, September 26, 1898. He began his musical training at thirteen. At fifteen he left high school to work as a pianist and song-plugger for musical publishers. He was soon writing songs. "Swanee", introduced by Al Jolson, brought Gershwin his first real fame. But it was George and his older brother, Ira, who became the dominant Broadway songwriters to emerge during the 20s, creating a ceaseless flow of brisk, infectious rhythms and affectingly poignant ballads. Working together they fashioned the words to fit melodies with a "glove-like" fidelity. This extraordinary collaboration led to a succession of 22 musical comedies, among them Lady Be Good Oh, Kay! Funny Face Strike Up the Band Girl Crazy (1930) and Of Thee I Sing (1931) - the first musical comedy to win a Pulitzer Prize.
CATALOG: GEORGE CABLES 10562 (Contemporary 14030) ~ $11.98 pianist george Cables conceived this set incommemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of george gershwin s death, and http://www.fantasyjazz.com/catalog/cables_g_cat.html
Extractions: When today's commentators speak of jazz's "in-betweeners," those not old enough to be legends yet too old to be young lions, pianist/composer George Cables could serve as Exhibit A. Cables was 35 years old, with a résumé including extensive service with the likes of Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard, Bobby Hutcherson, and Art Pepper, before he got his first chance to record under his own name for an American label on this 1979 session. He chose an all-star setting, with former bosses Hubbard and Hutcherson (each of whom contributed a tune), the multi-talented Ernie Watts (on soprano sax, tenor sax, and flute), and an even younger in-betweener, drummer Peter Erskine. Despite the musical success of this album, and the continuing insistence of the likes of Frank Morgan that Cables is their pianist of choice, Cables' Vision remains, like its creator, deserving of much wider recognition.
Strike Up The Band A george gershwin Centennial Celebration with the 40 piece orchestra engaged especiallyfor this evening, include the sensational American pianist and gershwin http://www.radio.cbc.ca/gershwin/docs.html
Extractions: The Search for George Gershwin Two Documentaries on CBC Radio A hundred years after his birth, George Gershwin remains an elusive figure. The composer of Fascinatin' Rhythm Lady Be Good Someone to Watch Over Me , and The Man I Love defined the jazz age and the art of American popular song. But Rhapsody in Blue Concerto in F An American in Paris , and Porgy and Bess made him America's most popular composer of concert music too. His premature death at 38 left his music and his personal development a work in progress. Critics and biographers have been confounded ever since. Broadcaster Eitan Cornfield sets out in search of the real George Gershwin. Broadcast Dates: Monday, September 21 and Tuesday September 22nd
Richard And John CONTIGUGLIA, Duo Pianists - Porgy & Bess Themes Seattle In the beginning there was george gershwins Porgy Using themesfrom Porgy, the celebrated Australianborn pianist/composer Percy http://www.duopianistscontiguglia.com/porgy.htm
Extractions: "The Contiguglias wonderfully vibrant Fantasy on Themes from Porgy and Bess by the Australian pianist, Percy Grainger, triggered an unusual reaction from the normally conservative audience which attends these concerts. Their singing, shouting, strutting, clowning and dancing interpretation of this rich synopsis of the opera brought the crowd to its feet. That indicates to me that a good many people join me in wishing these double dynamos of pianism a speedy return to San Antonio. -Andrew Mihalso, San Antonio EXPRESS NEWS Two Pianos and Orchestra: Seattle In the beginning there was George Gershwins Porgy and Bess, considered by many to be Americas first great opera. Using themes from Porgy, the celebrated Australian-born pianist/composer Percy Grainger composed one of his greatest works for two pianos. Then, twin pianists, John and Richard Contiguglia, commissioned Tom Kochan to build a Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra based on Graingers Porgy and Bess Fantasy . The Kochan version was performed here last weekend by the Contiguglias and the Seattle Symphony under guest conductor, Joel Revzen.
George Gershwin (1898-1937) Library Of Congress Citations Gershvin) Ukr. rad. enktlsykl. v. 3, p. 10 (Hershvin, Dkzlhordkzlh, 18981937. Americancomposer and pianist) Heading gershwin, george, 1898-1937. Tip-toes. http://www.mala.bc.ca/~mcneil/cit/citlcgershwin1.htm
Extractions: The Little Search Engine that Could Down to Name Citations LC Online Catalog Amazon Search Book Citations [43 Records] Author: Jablonski, Edward. Title: George Gershwin. With an introd. by Harold Arlen. Published: New York, Putnam [1962] Description: 190 p. 21 cm. Series: Lives to remember LC Call No.: ML410.G288 J28 Dewey No.: 780/.924 B 92 Notes: A biography of a successful song writer, from the early influence of his boyhood friend, a violin prodigy, to his untimely death at age thirty-nine. Discography: p. 161-177. Bibliography: p. 179-180. Subjects: Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Control No.: 62010973 /AC/r85 Author: Museum of the City of New York. Title: Gershwin: George, the music, Ira, the words. A catalogue of the exhibition. May 6 through September 2, 1968. Published: [New York, 1968] Description: 30 p. facsims., ports. 24 cm. LC Call No.: ML141 .N4G5 Dewey No.: 781/.972 Subjects: Music Exhibitions. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937 Bibliography Catalogs. Gershwin, Ira, 1896- Bibliography Catalogs. Control No.: 68004875 /MN/r962 Author: Altman, Frances. Title: George Gershwin, master composer. Published: Minneapolis, T. S. Denison [1968] Description: 235 p. 22 cm. Series: Men of Achievement series LC Call No.: ML410.G288 A4 Dewey No.: 780/.924 B Notes: Bibliography: p. 233-235. A biography of the son of New York ghetto immigrants, who blended the sounds and moods of America into popular songs, musical comedies, folk opera, and serious compositions. Subjects: Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Gershwin, George, 1898-1937. Control No.: 68029773 /MN/AC/r96
Modern George Gershwin Pianist - Music And Gershwin gershwin pianist performs Rhapsody in Blue and several other georgegershwin music songs in his concert pianist show. Conrad Askland http://conradaskland.com/gershwin_pianist.html
Extractions: Music Web Sites Home Conrad Askland is a Gershwin pianist and ensemble player. "The music of George Gershwin is some of the finest ever written", says Askland. "Learning Rhapsody in Blue and performing it for audiences has been a real highlight of my music career". Askland started as a child prodigy performer with the Seattle Opera and toured throughout Europe for music performances. For more information about this Gershwin pianist visit the Biography page.
A Century Of George Gershwin (Music Feature) gershwin also began to compose songs during this time george received $5 for WhenYou Want Em, You Can t He worked as a rehearsal pianist and accompanist for http://music.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/9809_gershwin/
Extractions: Whether or not Gershwin was the greatest American composer will always be debated, but, beyond doubt, he was a most quintessential American composer. An unlikely musical genius, he was a high-school dropout who, by his own admission, was far more interested in roller skating and cutting school - and making fun of kids who played instruments - than in books or music. George Gershwin's story is the stuff of American romantic folklore. He was Morris and Rose Gershwin's second son, born in Brooklyn, New York, September 26, 1898. As a child George was usually in some kind of trouble. He despised reading and studying and instead spent his time outdoors playing and getting into fights. His family purchased a second-hand piano for elder son Ira when George was 12 years old, but it was George, not Ira, who began playing songs by ear immediately, prompting the family to invest in lessons.
George Gershwin Alone At Duchess Theatre, The United Kingdom Felder brings to life the spirit and talent of the legendary composer and pianist.For the first time in history the character of george gershwin is created on http://www.firstcalltickets.com/lex/kpss/George Gershwin Alone.html
Extractions: 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 the character of George Gershwin is created on the stage as Hershey Felder leads you through the fascinating rhythms of Gershwin's music and tragically short life. Hear the music; meet the man - George Gershwin Alone. The show features some of the composers best-loved material, including "The Man I Love", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "An American in Paris", "Porgy and Bess" and a complete performance of the legendary "Rhapsody in Blue".
Repetoire List Richard Trythall, composerpianist. george gershwin (1898 - 1937) The Songbook (TheMan I Love, Swanee, Nobody But You, I ll Build a Stairway to Paradise, Do http://www.richardtrythall.com/17.html
Extractions: The Songbook (The Man I Love, Swanee, Nobody But You, I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise, Do it Again, Fascinating Rhythm, Oh, Lady Be Good, Somebody Loves Me, Sweet and Low Down, Clap Yo' Hands, Do Do Do, My One and Only, 'S Wonderful, Strike Up the Band, I Got Rhythm, Who Cares? That Certain Feeling, Liza)
Anecdote - George Gershwin - Modest Gershwin Modest gershwin One evening george gershwin attended a magnificent pianorecital by a Spanish pianist (very likely Manuel de Falla). http://www.anecdotage.com/index.php?aid=2586
Museum Of The City Of New York The gershwin Years Ira and george gershwin, born, December 6, 1896 george fell inlove with music first. in Tin Pan Alley and a rehearsal pianist on Broadway. http://www.mcny.org/Exhibitions/Prev small/gershwin.htm
Extractions: Etching, artist proof, #13 of 30, Museum Purchase 83.78 From Lady Be Good to the 1990's remake of Girl Crazy (Crazy for You) , Broadway will never forget the musical genius of the Gershwin brothers. On April 30, 1997, in commemoration of the 1998 and 1996 centennials of George and Ira Gershwin, the Museum of the City of New York is proud to present a new display in its popular exhibition Broadway! featuring the life and work of the Gershwins. Of Thee We Sing offered a unique look at the lives of the Gershwin brothers through personal and theatrical memorabilia drawn from the Museum's renowned Theater Collection. Personal belongings, such as a cigarette lighter/watch inscribed "To Ira, The Words, From George, The Music," and a money clip inscribed; "To My Dear Friend George, Harold[Arlen], Hollywood," provided an intimate look at the men behind the music. Evening scarves worn by George and Ira, along with George's silent practice keyboard and conductor's baton, are representative of the Gershwins, their music, and their era.
Pianist Diana Fanning +++ Repertory 21; gershwin, george Rhapsody in Blue (1924); Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus Piano ConcertoNo. American pianist Diana Fanning transported her audience into a scenic http://community.middlebury.edu/~fanning/repertoire.php
Extractions: "The engineering is flawless, the choice of material consistently smart, the liner notes short but sweet, the packaging trendy but tasteful. Point for point, this is the best historical-reissue line to be launched... since the introduction of the compact disc."
-Fi , October 1997, on the Masterworks Heritage series 1998 marked the 100th Anniversary of the birth of George Gerswhin. As a special tribute during this centenary year, Sony Classical is exploring the genius of the most-performed American composer of this century. We have mined our extensive vaults and unearthed recordings and performances we are proud to present in this special Masterworks Heritage release featuring twenty-eight of Gershwin's songs for Broadway shows and Hollywood films, and select classical scores in recordings made at the time of their first hearing, often by artists who premiered them. This collection will provide unique insight into the "original" sound of Gershwin as heard when these songs were new and Gershwin's popularity was immense, not least as a performer. In that role Gershwin himself is heard as pianist in four songs from his Oh, Kay!
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Extractions: Formerly the leader of the progressive rock group Genesis, Gabriel left that group after their album The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway to pursue a solo career. In the years since then, he has crossed paths with Kate Bush several times. In 1979, Gabriel recruited Kate to provide backing vocals for the songs No Self Control and Games Without Frontiers on his third solo album, called Peter Gabriel. (The album bears the same title as its two predecessors due to Gabriel's wish that his albums be regarded as if they were successive issues of a magazine, although this idea was subsequently abandoned. To distinguish it from its predecessors, this album is sometimes called "Melt" or "Melting Face" in reference to the striking cover art.) Kate's exposure to Gabriel's method of composing with a Fairlight CMI and a drum machine profoundly influenced her own approach to songwriting. At around the same time, Gabriel appeared with Kate and Steve Harley at a memorial concert for Bill Duffield at the Hammersmith Odeon on 12 May 1979. At the end of the year, Gabriel made a guest appearance on the television special
Past Productions: George Gershwin Alone george gershwin Alone is the first in a series of musicaltheatrical imaginations from actor, playwright, and pianist, Hershey Felder. http://www.amrep.org/gershwin/
Extractions: Where to? Season 2003-04 Season 2004-05 ART Home ARTicles box office calendar contact us directions employment gift shop history institute links we like local discounts loeb drama ctr media guide people search site guide support the ART Ticket Services * exchange * group sales * membership * student pass * subscriptions ART Home presenting Hershey Felder in an "imagination" with music GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE New York Times This celebrated one-man play about the legendary American composer who "made a lady out of jazz" broke attendance records last summer and returns this year for three weeks only. George Gershwin Alone is the first in a series of musical-theatrical "imaginations" from actor, playwright, and pianist, Hershey Felder. Mr. Felder spent several years with Gershwin family members, biographers, and surviving intimates, poring over correspondence, original manuscripts, and personal belongings. Once the material had been assembled, Felder "imagined" George Gershwin, the man. Following a workshop attended by the Gershwin heirs, Mr. Felder received their blessing and go-ahead, being the first artist since the death of Gershwin to be allowed to play the composer in a major stage production.
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