The music of Gershwin / Steven E. Gilbert.
| Author/creator | Gilbert, Steven E. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New Haven : Yale University Press, ©1995. |
| Description | xi, 255 pages : music ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Composers of the twentieth century Composers of the twentieth century. ^A258186 |
| Contents | The music of Gershwin -- An analytic approach -- Fascinating Rhythm -- The early period -- Rhapsody in Blue -- The road to "I Got Rhythm" -- Concerto in F and An American in Paris -- New musicals -- Concert works -- Porgy and Bess -- The final period. |
| Abstract | Weaving biographical material with musical analysis, Steven Gilbert presents a chronological study of the highlights of Gershwin's career. He discusses the well-known Rhapsody in Blue, Concerto in F, An American in Paris, and Porgy and Bess, as well as such popular songs as "Swanee," "'S Wonderful," "I Got Rhythm," "Love Walked In," and "Love Is Here to Stay." But he also examines relatively neglected works that are no less deserving, such as Second Rhapsody, Cuban Overture, and Pardon My English, the last of which, says Gilbert, was a failure on Broadway but was one of George and Ira Gershwin's finest collaborations. Written in a fluid, conversational style and illustrated with numerous musical examples, some of which have never before been published, this book will be enjoyed by general readers and appreciated by professional musicians and musical scholars alike. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-246) and index. |
| LCCN | 95012086 |
| ISBN | 0300062338 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Item has been checked out | ML410.G288 G55 1995 | Due 04/29/2026 | Want This? |