The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess : a 75th anniversary celebration / Robin Thompson.
| Author/creator | Thompson, Robin, 1948- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Milwaukee, WI : Amadeus Press, 2010. |
| Description | ix, 190 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The invention of Porgy. Beginnings ; Inspiration ; A new play -- An American folk opera. New York City ; Musical awakenings ; Jazz opera and a blue note rhapsody ; A sensation, an innovation, and a labor of love ; Coming back to Porgy ; The great American opera takes shape ; The first 75 years begins -- A new enthusiasm. A renaissance for Catfish Row ; At the movies -- Afterword. At the opera. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2010046603 |
| ISBN | 9781574671919 |
| ISBN | 157467191X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.G288 T56 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |