Music of Gershwin

Zusammenfassung Using biographical material and musical analysis, this study provides an exploration of Gershwin's entire compositional oeuvre, including his concert music. It discusses well known works such as "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Porgy and Bess", as well as lesser known works like "Second Rhapsody".

Product details

• Authors: Steven Gibert, Steven E. Gibert, Steven E. Gilbert
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.10.1995
• EAN: 9780300062335
• ISBN: 978-0-300-06233-5
• No. of pages: 268
• Series: Composers of the Twentieth Cen; Composers of the Twentieth Cen; Composers of the Twentieth Century Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > General, dictionaries; USA, Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, 20th Century, MUSIC / Individual Composer & Musician, MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, Popular Music, Composers and songwriters, 20th Century & Contemporary Classical Music, Art music, orchestral and formal music, Light Orchestral & Big Band Music