George Gershwin is one of the giants of American music, unique in that
he was both a brilliant writer of popular songs and of more serious
music. Here, music lovers are treated to a spectacular celebration of
this great American composer. The
Reader offers a
kaleidoscopic collection of writings by Gershwin, as well as those about
Gershwin, written by a who's who of famous commentators. More than
eighty pieces of superb variety, color, and depth include the critical
debate over Gershwin's concert pieces, especially "Rhapsody in Blue" and
"An American in Paris." There is a complete section devoted to the
controversies over "Porgy and Bess," including correspondence between
Gershwin and DuBose Hayward, the opera's librettist, plus unique
interviews with the original Porgy and Bess--Todd Duncan and Anne Brown.
Sprinkled throughout the book are excerpts from Gershwin's own letters,
which offer unique insight into this fascinating and charming man.
Along with a detailed chronology of the composer's life, the editors
provide informative introductions to each entry.
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