Fascinating Rhythm: The Collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin

by Deena Ruth Rosenberg

The 100th birthdays of George and Ira Gershwin (in 1898 and 1896, respectively) are being celebrated around the world. The centennials are the perfect occasion to reflect on the brothers' rich legacy to American theater music. "The Man I Love," "Fascinating Rhythm," "Someone to Watch Over Me," "A Foggy Day"--together they wrote 700 songs and dozens of shows that defined an age and revolutionized the musical theater. Essential to any consideration...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472084690
• ISBN13: 9780472084692
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 8.9"