Gershwin, George 1898-1937
Overview
| Works: | 15,732 works in 31,904 publications in 14 languages and 222,420 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Biography Romance films Operas Comedy films Romantic comedy films Excerpts Arrangements (Music) Songs and music |
| Subject Headings: | Composers |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Performer, Instrumentalist, Lyricist, Musician, Originator, Bibliographic antecedent, Arranger, Conductor, Other, Creator, Dedicatee, Contributor, Compiler, cor, Librettist, Honoree, Actor, Curator, Author of introduction, Singer, Narrator, Director, Depicted |
| Classifications: | ML410.G288, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
George Gershwin
- George Gershwin : his life and work by Howard Pollack( Book )
- George Gershwin : a new biography by William G Hyland( Book )
- Gershwin by Edward Jablonski( Book )
- The Gershwin style : new looks at the music of George Gershwin by Wayne Joseph Schneider( )
- The George Gershwin reader by Robert Wyatt( )
- Fascinating rhythm : the collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin by Deena Rosenberg( Book )
- Gershwin : his life and music by Charles Schwartz( Book )
- George Gershwin : an intimate portrait by Walter Rimler( )
- The Gershwins by Robert Kimball( Book )
- George Gershwin, his journey to greatness by David Ewen( Book )
- The memory of all that : the life of George Gershwin by Joan Peyser( Book )
- George Gershwin, man and legend by Merle Armitage( Book )
- A smattering of ignorance by Oscar Levant( Book )
- A journey to greatness : the life and music of George Gershwin by David Ewen( Book )
- The story of George Gershwin by David Ewen( Book )
- George Gershwin by Mike Venezia( Book )
- The music of Gershwin by Steven E Gilbert( Book )
- Introducing Gershwin by Roland Vernon( Book )
- The Gershwin years by Edward Jablonski( Book )
- George Gershwin by Larry Starr( Book )
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Most widely held works by
George Gershwin
Rhapsody in blue by
George Gershwin(
)
862 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 5,852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Grosvenor playing three solo encores, one from each composer represented. For Saint-Saens, he's chosen Leopold Godowskys deliciously free transcription 'The Swan'. The famous cello solo from 'The Carnival of Animals'. Ravel is represented by a brief prelude that he wrote in 1913. And he performs Gershwins Piano Concerto and Rhapsody in Blue
862 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 5,852 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features Grosvenor playing three solo encores, one from each composer represented. For Saint-Saens, he's chosen Leopold Godowskys deliciously free transcription 'The Swan'. The famous cello solo from 'The Carnival of Animals'. Ravel is represented by a brief prelude that he wrote in 1913. And he performs Gershwins Piano Concerto and Rhapsody in Blue
Porgy & Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
198 editions published between 1935 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 3,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The first complete recording of the opera based on Gershwin's original score, restoring the material cut by Gershwin during rehearsals for the New York premiere in 1935, was made by the Cleveland Orchestra under Lorin Maazel in 1976, in time for the U.S. Bicentennial"--Wikipedia (Feb 2007)
198 editions published between 1935 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 3,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The first complete recording of the opera based on Gershwin's original score, restoring the material cut by Gershwin during rehearsals for the New York premiere in 1935, was made by the Cleveland Orchestra under Lorin Maazel in 1976, in time for the U.S. Bicentennial"--Wikipedia (Feb 2007)
An American in Paris by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
117 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 3,295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ex-GI loves Paris and loves even more an alluring, but engaged, perfume-shop clerk
117 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 3,295 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ex-GI loves Paris and loves even more an alluring, but engaged, perfume-shop clerk
Rhapsody in blue by
George Gershwin(
)
316 editions published between 1198 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"George Gershwin's own piano solo arrangement of his classic contemporary masterpiece for piano and orchestra. This masterful measure-for-measure two-hand adaptation of the complete modern concerto for piano and orchestra incorporates all orchestral parts and piano passages into two staves while retaining the clarity, sonority, and brilliance of the original. Advanced pianists will enjoy the experience of playing one of the 20th Century's most famous compositions, arranged by the composer himself to retain all the grandeur and sparkle of the original work"--Http://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=321589
316 editions published between 1198 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 2,538 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"George Gershwin's own piano solo arrangement of his classic contemporary masterpiece for piano and orchestra. This masterful measure-for-measure two-hand adaptation of the complete modern concerto for piano and orchestra incorporates all orchestral parts and piano passages into two staves while retaining the clarity, sonority, and brilliance of the original. Advanced pianists will enjoy the experience of playing one of the 20th Century's most famous compositions, arranged by the composer himself to retain all the grandeur and sparkle of the original work"--Http://www.halleonard.com/product/viewproduct.do?itemid=321589
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
127 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
127 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 2,034 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
)
102 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
102 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,788 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
)
53 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
53 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,768 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
241 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Along with two of Gershwin's most popular works, Barry Wordsworth and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, along with acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley, perform works by Ravel and Debussy
241 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,692 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Along with two of Gershwin's most popular works, Barry Wordsworth and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, along with acclaimed pianist Christopher O'Riley, perform works by Ravel and Debussy
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
8 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 1,578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revered for its legendary score by George Gershwin, Dubose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, Porgy and Bess has been reimagined and reinvigorated for the modern stage by a team that includes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, musical adapter Diedre L. Murray and director Diane Paulus. It's the New Broadway Cast Recording of one of the most beloved works of the American musical theatre
8 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 1,578 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Revered for its legendary score by George Gershwin, Dubose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, Porgy and Bess has been reimagined and reinvigorated for the modern stage by a team that includes Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks, musical adapter Diedre L. Murray and director Diane Paulus. It's the New Broadway Cast Recording of one of the most beloved works of the American musical theatre
Porgy & Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
69 editions published between 1989 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La grabación de Rattle está entre lo mejor de Porgy and Bess. Hay tal complicidad en todos los implicados, cantantes, orquesta y coro, que hace de esta una gran representación de la ópera de George Gershwin
69 editions published between 1989 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,531 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
La grabación de Rattle está entre lo mejor de Porgy and Bess. Hay tal complicidad en todos los implicados, cantantes, orquesta y coro, que hace de esta una gran representación de la ópera de George Gershwin
Porgy & Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
272 editions published between 1875 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features a complete recording of Porgy and Bess taken from a broadcast of a live recording at the Titania Palast, Berlin on September 21, 1952 which was part of a U.S. State Department sponsored world tour that lasted for more than three years
272 editions published between 1875 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,453 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Features a complete recording of Porgy and Bess taken from a broadcast of a live recording at the Titania Palast, Berlin on September 21, 1952 which was part of a U.S. State Department sponsored world tour that lasted for more than three years
Shall We Dance by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
55 editions published between 1937 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
55 editions published between 1937 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,431 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
Funny face by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1957 and 2014 in English and held by 1,417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young fashion photographer falls in love with a drab bookseller in this musical
23 editions published between 1957 and 2014 in English and held by 1,417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young fashion photographer falls in love with a drab bookseller in this musical
Manhattan by
Woody Allen(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isaac Davis, a forty-two-year-old, divorced comedy writer, is dating seventeen-year-old Tracy while his lesbian ex-wife, Jill, is writing a tell-all book about their failed marriage, but when Isaac meets Mary, his best friend's mistress, everything begins to change and Isaac embarks on a quest to find romance and fulfillment in his native Manhattan
60 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isaac Davis, a forty-two-year-old, divorced comedy writer, is dating seventeen-year-old Tracy while his lesbian ex-wife, Jill, is writing a tell-all book about their failed marriage, but when Isaac meets Mary, his best friend's mistress, everything begins to change and Isaac embarks on a quest to find romance and fulfillment in his native Manhattan
Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
)
88 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
88 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Concerto in F for piano and orchestra by
George Gershwin(
)
109 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
109 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,189 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
)
105 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
105 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhapsody in blue ; Piano concerto in F by
George Gershwin(
)
43 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
43 editions published between 1959 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 975 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy & Bess : highlights by
George Gershwin(
)
49 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gershwin composed part of Porgy and Bess during the summer of 1934, living on an island near Charleston, where the opera takes place
49 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 952 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gershwin composed part of Porgy and Bess during the summer of 1934, living on an island near Charleston, where the opera takes place
Duets by
Tony Bennett(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 870 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legendary crooner Tony Bennett returns with a new collection of superstar duets that includes collaborations with Carrie Underwood, Josh Groban, and Lady Gaga. Duets II also includes Bennett and Amy Winehouse performing Body and Soul
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 870 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Legendary crooner Tony Bennett returns with a new collection of superstar duets that includes collaborations with Carrie Underwood, Josh Groban, and Lady Gaga. Duets II also includes Bennett and Amy Winehouse performing Body and Soul
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Related Identities
- Gershwin, Ira 1896-1983 Other Translator Performer Librettist Musician Arranger Author Lyricist Compiler Composer
- Heyward, DuBose 1885-1940 Other Performer Librettist Lyricist Bibliographic antecedent Author Contributor Creator Editor Composer
- Bernstein, Leonard 1918-1990 Arranger Performer Musician Director Bibliographic antecedent Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Levant, Oscar 1906-1972 Other Singer Performer Author Actor Costume designer Instrumentalist Composer
- Naxos Digital Services US
- Astaire, Fred Other Singer Performer Dancer Choreographer Author Actor Costume designer Composer Narrator
- Previn, André 1929- Other Arranger Performer Musician Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Grofé, Ferde 1892-1972 Other Arranger Performer Editor Adapter Conductor Author Contributor Composer
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- New York Philharmonic Performer Instrumentalist Musician
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Alternative Names
Corc Gerşvin
Džordž Geršvin
Džordžs Gēršvins
G. Gershwin
Geo Gershwin
Georg Gershwin
George Gershswin
George Gershwin
George Gershwin 1898-1937
George Gershwin American composer and pianist
George Gershwin americký skladateľ
George Gershwin Amerikaans componist (1898-1937)
George Gershwin Amerikai zeneszerző, zongoraművész
George Gershwin amerikansk pianist och kompositör
George Gershwin amerikansk pianist og komponist
George Gershwin amerykański pianista i kompozytor
George Gershwin compositeur américain
George Gershwin compositore, pianista e direttore d'orchestra statunitense
George Gershwin Músico Norteamericano
George Gershwin US-amerikanischer Komponist
George Gershwin usona komponisto kaj pianisto
Georgius Gershwin
Gerhvin, Jacob 1898-1937
Gerschwin
Gerschwin, G.
Gershovitz, Jacob 1898-1937
Gershowitz, Jacob
Gershowitz, Jacob 1898-1937
Gershvin, Dzh 1898-1937
Gershvin, Dzh (Dzhordzh), 1898-1937
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Gershvin, Dzhordzh 1898-1937
Gershvin, Jacob
Gershvin Jacob 1898-1937
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Gershwin, G 1898-1937
Gershwin, G. (George) 1898-1937
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Gershwine, Jacob
Gershwine, Jacob 1898-1937
Geršuin
Geršuin, Džordž
Geršvin, D.
Geršvin, D. 1898-1937
Geršvin, Dž.
Geršvin, Džordž.
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Geršvinas
Geršvinas D.
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Gēršvins, Džordžs 1898-1937
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Jacob Gershwine
Τζορτζ Γκέρσουιν
Гершвiн Д.
Гершвин Д.
Гершвин Дж.
Гершвин Джордж
Гершвин, Джордж 1898-1937
Джордж Гершвин
Джордж Гершвін
Джордж Гершвін американський композитор і піаніст
Джордж Гершуин
Џорџ Гершвин
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ג'ורג' גרשווין
ג'ורג' גרשווין מלחין יהודי-אמריקאי, מחשובי יוצרי המוזיקה הפופולרית בארצות הברית
גרשוין, ג'ורג' 1898-1937
جورج غيرشوين
جورج گرشوین آهنگساز و پیانیست آمریکایی
จอร์จ เกิร์ชวิน
ჯორჯ გერშვინი
거쉬윈, 조지 1898-1937
거쉬인 1898-1937
거쉰, 조지 1898-1937
거슈윈, 조지 1898-1937
거시윈, 조지 1898-1937
조지 거쉬윈 1898-1937
조지 거슈윈
조지 거슈윈 1898-1937
ガーシュイン
ガーシュイン, G.
ガーシュウィン
ガーシュウィン, G.
ガーシュウィン, ジョージ
ジョージ・ガーシュウィン
喬治·哥舒詠
乔治·格什温
喬治·蓋希文
喬治·雅各布·格甚溫 美國作曲家和鋼琴家
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Miscellaneous languages (1)
German (163)
French (26)
Spanish (26)
Italian (8)
Creek (6)
Multiple languages (4)
Dutch (4)
Danish (4)
Slovenian (3)
Russian (1)
Portuguese (1)
Polish (1)
Miscellaneous languages (1)