Articles related to "George Gershwin"
George Gershwin and Oscar Levant
George Gershwin and Oscar Levant, both young, brilliant composers and pianists, formed a relationship that promoted their popular and classical musical careers.
american composer george gershwin • george gershwin rhapsody in blue • george gershwin classical music • george gershwin broadway musicals • george gershwin oscar levant friendship
George Gershwin and Oscar Levant, both young, brilliant composers and pianists, formed a relationship that promoted their popular and classical musical careers.
american composer george gershwin • george gershwin rhapsody in blue • george gershwin classical music • george gershwin broadway musicals • george gershwin oscar levant friendship
American Composer Series #4 - George Gershwin (part 1)
Part 1 of 2 about one of America's best-known composers and songwriters, George Gershwin.
gershwin • swanee • jolson • ira • new york
Part 1 of 2 about one of America's best-known composers and songwriters, George Gershwin.
gershwin • swanee • jolson • ira • new york
American Composer Series #4- George Gershwin (part 2)
Part 2 of the article which chronicles the life of George Gershwin, one of America's greatest composers.
gershwin • porgy • bess • theatre • rhythm
Part 2 of the article which chronicles the life of George Gershwin, one of America's greatest composers.
gershwin • porgy • bess • theatre • rhythm
An American Master
An American Master - George Gershwin Gershwin Centennial Celebration
george gershwin gershwin centennial celebration
An American Master - George Gershwin Gershwin Centennial Celebration
george gershwin gershwin centennial celebration
George Gershwin
Born into the musical melting pot of New York, George Gershwin excelled in nearly every area of music popular in the early twentieth century: from pop songs to concertos.
george gershwin • ira gershwin • american composers • early american classical music • american musical theater
Born into the musical melting pot of New York, George Gershwin excelled in nearly every area of music popular in the early twentieth century: from pop songs to concertos.
george gershwin • ira gershwin • american composers • early american classical music • american musical theater
See America First - The Black South, Part 2
To truly understand <i>Porgy & Bess</i>, we need to look at what the secondary characters have to say about morality, motherhood, and manliness.
opera • porgy & bess • george gershwin • treemonisha • scott joplin
To truly understand <i>Porgy & Bess</i>, we need to look at what the secondary characters have to say about morality, motherhood, and manliness.
opera • porgy & bess • george gershwin • treemonisha • scott joplin
The Music of George Gershwin
George Gershwin's works as American composer and songwriter. Well-known for Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy & Bess.
music of george gershwin • gershwin's works • gershwin music • gershwin american composer and songwriter • gershwin musicals
George Gershwin's works as American composer and songwriter. Well-known for Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy & Bess.
music of george gershwin • gershwin's works • gershwin music • gershwin american composer and songwriter • gershwin musicals
George Gershwin Opera Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess, an American opera by George Gershwin: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Gershwin opera information.
gershwin opera porgy and bess • porgy and bess plot synopsis • porgy and bess premiere information • gershwin porgy and bess cast of characters • porgy and bess libretto information
Porgy and Bess, an American opera by George Gershwin: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Gershwin opera information.
gershwin opera porgy and bess • porgy and bess plot synopsis • porgy and bess premiere information • gershwin porgy and bess cast of characters • porgy and bess libretto information
Someone to Watch Over George
This tale combines a possible past life of the author with his love of the music of George and Ira Gershwin. It is a different kind of love story engraved I hope without too much flourish and sentiment on valentines possibly past, thankfully present and hopefully future.
gershwin • george gershwin • ira gershwin • reincarnation • past life
This tale combines a possible past life of the author with his love of the music of George and Ira Gershwin. It is a different kind of love story engraved I hope without too much flourish and sentiment on valentines possibly past, thankfully present and hopefully future.
gershwin • george gershwin • ira gershwin • reincarnation • past life
Antonin Dvorak in America
Czech composer Anton Dvorak spent several years in New York City in the 1890s, but he was always homesick and longed for the fields and forests of Bohemia.
antonin dvorak • national conservatory of music • czech composer • dvorak in new york • jeannette thurber
Czech composer Anton Dvorak spent several years in New York City in the 1890s, but he was always homesick and longed for the fields and forests of Bohemia.
antonin dvorak • national conservatory of music • czech composer • dvorak in new york • jeannette thurber
Porgy and Bess: An American Folk Opera
The idea of Porgy and Bess as a folk opera was born in October 1926 after George Gershwin completed reading Porgy, a newly published novel by DuBois Heyward.
porgy and bess • george gershwin • ira gershwin • dubose heyward • dorothy heyward
The idea of Porgy and Bess as a folk opera was born in October 1926 after George Gershwin completed reading Porgy, a newly published novel by DuBois Heyward.
porgy and bess • george gershwin • ira gershwin • dubose heyward • dorothy heyward
The Astaires in London
Noel Coward predicted that fame and fortune awaited the Astaires in London, and he was right. Fred and Adele charmed the British nation completely in the 1920s.
fred astaire • adele astaire • noel coward • sir alfred butt • stop flirting
Noel Coward predicted that fame and fortune awaited the Astaires in London, and he was right. Fred and Adele charmed the British nation completely in the 1920s.
fred astaire • adele astaire • noel coward • sir alfred butt • stop flirting
Two Virtuosos, One Unmistakable Voice: Genius
The multiple award-winning composer/arranger/pianist Herbie Hancock continues to move fluidly between the classical and jazz worlds during his performance with Lang Lang.
herbie hancock • lang lang • hollywood bowl • los angeles philharmonic orchestra • ralph vaughan williams
The multiple award-winning composer/arranger/pianist Herbie Hancock continues to move fluidly between the classical and jazz worlds during his performance with Lang Lang.
herbie hancock • lang lang • hollywood bowl • los angeles philharmonic orchestra • ralph vaughan williams
Ella Fitzgerald Biography
'The First Lady of Song' is known for her sweet jazz and sultry ballads, peerless vocal technique and wide vocal range.
ella fitzgerald biography • first lady of song • american jazz singer • ella fitzgerald grammy awards • jazz bands
'The First Lady of Song' is known for her sweet jazz and sultry ballads, peerless vocal technique and wide vocal range.
ella fitzgerald biography • first lady of song • american jazz singer • ella fitzgerald grammy awards • jazz bands
Gene Kelly - Early Musicals of This Musical Man
Gene Kelly was a Broadway performer destined for the success only Hollywood could offer. It's no wonder his name became synonymous with the movie musical.
gene kelly • musical • dance • judy garland • frank sinatra
Gene Kelly was a Broadway performer destined for the success only Hollywood could offer. It's no wonder his name became synonymous with the movie musical.
gene kelly • musical • dance • judy garland • frank sinatra
Celebrate with April in Paris
Enjoy an April in Paris celebration right in your own home with these party tips.
party ideas • celebrating april in paris • entertaining • french party ideas
Enjoy an April in Paris celebration right in your own home with these party tips.
party ideas • celebrating april in paris • entertaining • french party ideas
Fall Season Is Finally Underway
A review of four new fall shows; dates of new premieres and season debuts; baseball playoffs; this week in tv history; viewing picks.
tv • television • premieres • pilots • sitcoms
A review of four new fall shows; dates of new premieres and season debuts; baseball playoffs; this week in tv history; viewing picks.
tv • television • premieres • pilots • sitcoms
More Composer Birthdays
Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.
composer birthdays • milestone birthdays • classical composers • ages of composers • list of composers
Ever wonder how old your favorite composer was turning this year? Find out with this fast list of major Classical composers.
composer birthdays • milestone birthdays • classical composers • ages of composers • list of composers
Al Keller and Jaguar's 1954 NASCAR Win
At Linden Airport in 1954 Al Keller made history by taking his Jaguar XK120 to victory in a NASCAR race. It would be 54 years before another foreign car won.
al keller jaguar nascar • jaguar win nascar race • al keller wins nascar race in jaguar • first foreign car to win nascar race • first foreign car to win a nascar race
At Linden Airport in 1954 Al Keller made history by taking his Jaguar XK120 to victory in a NASCAR race. It would be 54 years before another foreign car won.
al keller jaguar nascar • jaguar win nascar race • al keller wins nascar race in jaguar • first foreign car to win nascar race • first foreign car to win a nascar race
Alone: Ballads for Solo Piano
Classical pianist Andre Previn returns to his love of jazz piano with the release of his latest album "Alone: Ballads for Solo Piano."
alone: ballads for solo piano • andre previn • classical piano performers • andre previn jazz albums • andre's blues
Classical pianist Andre Previn returns to his love of jazz piano with the release of his latest album "Alone: Ballads for Solo Piano."
alone: ballads for solo piano • andre previn • classical piano performers • andre previn jazz albums • andre's blues
Haunted Soundtrack Review
Wiseman composes a rapturous, beautiful symphony for the British horror movie Haunted.
haunted • debbie wiseman • james herbert • aidan quinn • soundtrack music
Wiseman composes a rapturous, beautiful symphony for the British horror movie Haunted.
haunted • debbie wiseman • james herbert • aidan quinn • soundtrack music
Porgy and Bess
You've all heard the jazz classic "Summertime." But where did this tune come from? The answer is an opera.
george gerswhin • porgy and bess • folk opera • summertime • african-americans in opera
You've all heard the jazz classic "Summertime." But where did this tune come from? The answer is an opera.
george gerswhin • porgy and bess • folk opera • summertime • african-americans in opera
Folklore From the Carolinas
Wherever a road leads in one of the Carolinas, one will find unusual and entertaining folklore, perhaps even a Hag or Haint. In fact, on any foggy night in North Carolina's Outer Banks, at Nags Head, one can see Blackbeard as he heads toward the nearest pub...
folktale • south • south • hag • haint
Wherever a road leads in one of the Carolinas, one will find unusual and entertaining folklore, perhaps even a Hag or Haint. In fact, on any foggy night in North Carolina's Outer Banks, at Nags Head, one can see Blackbeard as he heads toward the nearest pub...
folktale • south • south • hag • haint
He Wrote New York
The works of Woody Allen, Tom Wolfe, Walt Whitman and George Templeton Strong help define the capital of the world.
new york • new york city • big apple • new york writers • woody allen
The works of Woody Allen, Tom Wolfe, Walt Whitman and George Templeton Strong help define the capital of the world.
new york • new york city • big apple • new york writers • woody allen
Intro to the 20th-Century
From the mathematical Boulez to the playful Satie to the nationalist Sibelius to the jazz-influenced Gershwin to the minimalist Reich, the 20th-century offers diversity.
20th-century composers • compilation album • classical music • introduction listening • itunes album
From the mathematical Boulez to the playful Satie to the nationalist Sibelius to the jazz-influenced Gershwin to the minimalist Reich, the 20th-century offers diversity.
20th-century composers • compilation album • classical music • introduction listening • itunes album
Music Libraries on the Internet
I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING.
programs • libraries on the internet • musicians • music teachers • kids
I suppose at first glance, I might be tempted to run in the other direction at the sight of this week's title, because usually when I think of libraries, I think "BO-RING.
programs • libraries on the internet • musicians • music teachers • kids
Review of Alex Ross' New Book
Alex Ross sweeps through 100 years of music, history and culture, offering a solid foundation in music of the last millennium, but failing to support his theories.
alex ross • the rest is noise • 20th century music • modern composers • steve reich
Alex Ross sweeps through 100 years of music, history and culture, offering a solid foundation in music of the last millennium, but failing to support his theories.
alex ross • the rest is noise • 20th century music • modern composers • steve reich
The Creation of a New Musical, Part 9a - Preproduction: Music Prep
preproduction • music preparation • copyists
preproduction • music preparation • copyists
Woody Allen's 1970s New York Movies
In the realm of 1970s New York-centric moviemaking, only Sidney Lumet rivals Woody Allen in capturing the temperament of the city at the time.
woody allen • annie hall • diane keaton • alvy singer • 1970s movies
In the realm of 1970s New York-centric moviemaking, only Sidney Lumet rivals Woody Allen in capturing the temperament of the city at the time.
woody allen • annie hall • diane keaton • alvy singer • 1970s movies
Black Musicals: Scenes and Shorts
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
One of the best ways to enjoy the best of African American talent in classic Hollywood is in the musical shorts, which were created to complement the main feature, and easily (unfortunately) excisible scenes from musicals, which, ironically, were many times the best part of the movie.
duke ellington • billie holiday • bessie smith • st. louis blues • lena horne
Bravo!! Our very own Hall of Fame!
The American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum
american classical music hall of fame and museum
The American Classical Music Hall of Fame and Museum
american classical music hall of fame and museum
Hollywood Pioneer Frances Marion
Frances Marion was the world's highest-paid screenwriter, male or female, for three decades.
frances marion • screenwriting • silent film • academy awards • mary pickford
Frances Marion was the world's highest-paid screenwriter, male or female, for three decades.
frances marion • screenwriting • silent film • academy awards • mary pickford
Jazz At Massey Hall Is Always Special
Over its' many years of existence, Massey hall, Toronto's world renown house of culture has played host to many great jazz performances
toronto historical board • jazz at massey hall • canadian music industry • bob dylan and the band • industrial baron hart massey
Over its' many years of existence, Massey hall, Toronto's world renown house of culture has played host to many great jazz performances
toronto historical board • jazz at massey hall • canadian music industry • bob dylan and the band • industrial baron hart massey
Movies set in New York City before 1969
As the song New York, New York goes: "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere." If "it" refers to a movie, then that's not quite true.
new york movies • breakfast at tiffany's • west side story • dinner at eight • sweet smell of success
As the song New York, New York goes: "If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere." If "it" refers to a movie, then that's not quite true.
new york movies • breakfast at tiffany's • west side story • dinner at eight • sweet smell of success
Planning a Day Trip to Washington, D.C.
Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.
day trip washington • visit washington dc • nation's capital • plan trip to washington • dc
Washington D.C. is a perfect place to go on a day trip. There is so much to see and do, its hard to know where to start. Let this guide help you out.
day trip washington • visit washington dc • nation's capital • plan trip to washington • dc
Retro Bio: Alan Alda: An Unauthorized Biography
A review of Bonderoff's book analyzing Alda's life in comparison to his famous father and why Alda appeals to the public.
alan alda • alan alda: an unauthorized biography • jason bonderoff • biography • biographies
A review of Bonderoff's book analyzing Alda's life in comparison to his famous father and why Alda appeals to the public.
alan alda • alan alda: an unauthorized biography • jason bonderoff • biography • biographies
Tea Party
No need to be a Brit blueblood in Victoriana. Host a little <B>tea party</b> to entertain the childhood whims of “dressing up” for a civilized gathering with our best dolls and teddy bears. Only, invite your grown-up human friends instead…
tea • party • friends • crumpets • scones
No need to be a Brit blueblood in Victoriana. Host a little <B>tea party</b> to entertain the childhood whims of “dressing up” for a civilized gathering with our best dolls and teddy bears. Only, invite your grown-up human friends instead…
tea • party • friends • crumpets • scones
Pioneering African American Hollywood Actresses: Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, and Hazel Scott
Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, and Hazel Scott were the first glamorous African American actresses in Hollywood. Here's a little information about their careers.
african american hollywood actresses • famous african americans • famous black actresses • lena horne • nina mae mckinney
Nina Mae McKinney, Fredi Washington, Lena Horne, and Hazel Scott were the first glamorous African American actresses in Hollywood. Here's a little information about their careers.
african american hollywood actresses • famous african americans • famous black actresses • lena horne • nina mae mckinney
Q&A with Conductor Michael Stern
In his fifth season as music director, Michael Stern is revitalizing the Kansas City Symphony with sharp programming and top-notch performances.
michael stern • kansas city • michael stern kansas city symphony • kauffman center for the performing arts • kansas city symphony
In his fifth season as music director, Michael Stern is revitalizing the Kansas City Symphony with sharp programming and top-notch performances.
michael stern • kansas city • michael stern kansas city symphony • kauffman center for the performing arts • kansas city symphony
Summertime - and the Plants Are all Crispy
Tired of lugging the hose? Is drought "business as usual" in your area? Here are some tips for reducing the need to water.
drought • watering plants • sedum • lavender • silver foliage
Tired of lugging the hose? Is drought "business as usual" in your area? Here are some tips for reducing the need to water.
drought • watering plants • sedum • lavender • silver foliage
The Antebellum Experience
The era immediately prior to the Civil War is one of America's best-preserved times. Here are some places you might want to visit if you ever get the Old South in your blood.
civil war • south • antebellum • plantations • natchez
The era immediately prior to the Civil War is one of America's best-preserved times. Here are some places you might want to visit if you ever get the Old South in your blood.
civil war • south • antebellum • plantations • natchez
1998 Theatre Awards - Part III (updated 6/15)
Charting the New York theatre's award season, continued.
theatre awards
Charting the New York theatre's award season, continued.
theatre awards
A Gazillion Theatre Links - Pt. 5
What's in Stevie's favorites menu? This week: Amateur Theatre; Shows, Writers, People; and Ticketing.
playwright • writing • theatre • theater • playhouse
What's in Stevie's favorites menu? This week: Amateur Theatre; Shows, Writers, People; and Ticketing.
playwright • writing • theatre • theater • playhouse
The Greatest Motion Picture Sequences -- Part 6
This week, one more installment in my series on the greatest motion picture sequences of all time before delving back in to this year's potential Oscar candidates!
movie • film • cinema • sequences • scene
This week, one more installment in my series on the greatest motion picture sequences of all time before delving back in to this year's potential Oscar candidates!
movie • film • cinema • sequences • scene
Is Yiddish a Dead Language?
In the 1890s, Jews fled Russian areas of Eastern Europe, settling in New York's East Side. They spoke Yiddish, a vibrant language which they fought to keep alive.
is yiddish dead language • brooklyn new york • new york's east side • yiddish theatre • jewish daily forward
In the 1890s, Jews fled Russian areas of Eastern Europe, settling in New York's East Side. They spoke Yiddish, a vibrant language which they fought to keep alive.
is yiddish dead language • brooklyn new york • new york's east side • yiddish theatre • jewish daily forward
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