Just before intermission, George Gershwin took center stage. Gershwin is widely known for his show tunes written in the ...

As much as Brian Wilson was a musical genius, there were bound to be limits on where his musical skills could go beyond pop ...

With the possible exception of Victor Herbert, only one U. S. composer was ever so inventive of melody and rhythm that a full evening of his work could attract vast crowds to a concert. Four times ...

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On January 26, the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the UM Gershwin Initiative presented a centennial concert of works by George Gershwin and his lyricist brother Ira ...

So one evening Ira Gershwin and his wife, Lee, have another couple over for drinks, when Mrs. Gershwin suggests they repair to a popular restaurant for dinner. Ira replies that it’s late and that they ...

November 11, 2024, 12:21 PM · Have you noticed that George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" has been performed with some frequency in orchestra concerts throughout the world this year? Composer George ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Members of Cleveland Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Cleveland Pops Orchestra and local independent artists are coming together October 4-6 to present “Strictly Gershwin.” The show makes its ...

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Nearly nine decades after his death at 38 years old, George Gershwin remains one of the most celebrated and influential American composers. Dr. Thomas Cimarusti, Professor of Music History at Florida ...

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, as part of their 2023-2024 PNC Pops season, brought a heavy dose of “Fascinatin’ Rhythm” to Heinz Hall on Friday night with their Gershwin celebration. This ...