George Gershwin

by Rodney Greenberg

Book Overview

George Gershwin (1898-1937), during his short but prolific career, produced a varied body of work that combined symphonic composition with the musical styles popular in his era, including jazz and Negro spirituals. Known primarily for his jazz-tinged orchestral work Rhapsody in Blue, his folk opera Porgy and Bess, and his many wonderful songs featured in the films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Gershwin and his lyricist brother...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714847720
• ISBN13: 9780714847726
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 8.6"