The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess: A 75th Anniversary Celebration

by Robin Thompson

Book Overview

In 1935 George Gershwin continued the melding of theatrical, classical, and jazz idioms he began with "Rhapsody in Blue " bringing DuBose Heyward's novel and play Porgy to the musical stage with Porgy and Bess. Collaborating with his brother Ira and Heyward, Gershwin created what was deemed at the time a "folk opera" - a work that over the years has passed through cycles of praise and criticism, finally achieving recognition as a great...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157467191X
• ISBN13: 9781574671919
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Amadeus
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.8" x 11.3"