Gershwin, George 1898-1937
Overview
| Works: | 13,073 works in 28,844 publications in 15 languages and 204,138 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Biography Comedy films Romance films Dance films Romantic comedy films Operas Records and correspondence Discographies |
| Subject Headings: | Composers |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Performer, Instrumentalist, Lyricist, Musician, Originator, Arranger, Bibliographic antecedent, Creator, Conductor, Contributor, Dedicatee, Other, Honoree, Compiler, cor, Librettist, Narrator, Curator, Director, Author of introduction, Depicted |
| Classifications: | ML410.G288, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works about
George Gershwin
- Gershwin by Edward Jablonski( Book )
- George Gershwin : his life and work by Howard Pollack( Book )
- Fascinating rhythm : the collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin by Deena Rosenberg( Book )
- Gershwin, his life and music by Charles Schwartz( Book )
- The Gershwins by Robert Kimball( Book )
- George Gershwin, man and legend by Merle Armitage( Book )
- The memory of all that : the life of George Gershwin by Joan Peyser( Book )
- George Gershwin, his journey to greatness by David Ewen( Book )
- George Gershwin : a new biography by William G Hyland( 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 style : new looks at the music of George Gershwin by Wayne Joseph Schneider( Book )
- The George Gershwin reader by Robert Wyatt( Book )
- The Gershwin years by Edward Jablonski( Book )
- George Gershwin by Larry Starr( Book )
- George Gershwin : an intimate portrait by Walter Rimler( Book )
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Most widely held works by
George Gershwin
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
697 editions published between 1875 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 7,414 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)
697 editions published between 1875 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 7,414 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)
Rhapsody in blue ; Preludes for piano ; Short story ; Violin piece ; Second rhapsody for orchestra with piano ; For Lily Pons
; Sleepless night ; Promenade : walking the dog by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
882 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 5,884 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
882 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 5,884 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
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
214 editions published between 1932 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
214 editions published between 1932 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 3,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
An American in Paris by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
124 editions published between 1951 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 3,324 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ex-GI loves Paris and loves even more an alluring, but engaged, perfume-shop clerk
124 editions published between 1951 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 3,324 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(
)
445 editions published between 1198 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Originally for piano and orchestra; arr. for piano solo./ "Includes the addendum to the 2 piano/4 hands edition and the fully restored piano manuscript"--Cover./ Includes foreword and commentary on the manuscript by Alicia Zizzo (p. [2]-15), and biographical notes on the editor
445 editions published between 1198 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,183 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Originally for piano and orchestra; arr. for piano solo./ "Includes the addendum to the 2 piano/4 hands edition and the fully restored piano manuscript"--Cover./ Includes foreword and commentary on the manuscript by Alicia Zizzo (p. [2]-15), and biographical notes on the editor
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
)
297 editions published between 1934 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 2,432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
297 editions published between 1934 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 2,432 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Funny face by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1956 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,901 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cinderella story about an inconspicuous salesgirl who is whisked off to Paris by a group of fashion magazine sophisticates and is transformed into a dazzling model with whom the magazine's photographer falls in love
60 editions published between 1956 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,901 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cinderella story about an inconspicuous salesgirl who is whisked off to Paris by a group of fashion magazine sophisticates and is transformed into a dazzling model with whom the magazine's photographer falls in love
An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
244 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,674 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
244 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 1,674 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
Shall we dance? by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1937 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
60 editions published between 1937 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,496 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
Manhattan by
Woody Allen(
Visual
)
62 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isaac Davis is a successful comedy writer whose wife, having left him for another woman, is now embarking on a book about their failed marriage. Isaac happily consoles himself in the arms of an adoring 17-year-old schoolgirl until he meets someone closer to his own age, who happens to be his best friend's mistress
62 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,388 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isaac Davis is a successful comedy writer whose wife, having left him for another woman, is now embarking on a book about their failed marriage. Isaac happily consoles himself in the arms of an adoring 17-year-old schoolgirl until he meets someone closer to his own age, who happens to be his best friend's mistress
Concerto in F for piano and orchestra by
George Gershwin(
)
135 editions published between 1927 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
135 editions published between 1927 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 1,331 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
96 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
96 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,279 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
)
125 editions published between 1924 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,070 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
125 editions published between 1924 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,070 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
)
83 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
83 editions published between 1949 and 2013 in 6 languages and held by 1,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris ; Concerto in F by
George Gershwin(
)
41 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 974 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
41 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 974 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy & Bess : highlights by
George Gershwin(
)
61 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 956 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
61 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 956 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
Gershwin plays Gershwin : the piano rolls by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
22 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
22 editions published between 1992 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Gershwin's preludes for piano by
George Gershwin(
)
79 editions published between 1900 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
79 editions published between 1900 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 891 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Duets by
Tony Bennett(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 884 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 884 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
George and Ira Gershwin's Girl crazy by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
62 editions published between 1944 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
62 editions published between 1944 and 2003 in 4 languages and held by 850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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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 Composer
- Astaire, Fred Other Singer Performer Dancer Choreographer Author Contributor Actor Composer Narrator
- Rouben Mamoulian Collection (Library of Congress)
- Previn, André 1929- Other Arranger Performer Musician Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Bernstein, Leonard 1918-1990 Arranger Performer Musician Director Bibliographic antecedent Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Levant, Oscar 1906-1972 Singer Performer Author Actor Costume designer Instrumentalist Composer
- Jablonski, Edward Author of introduction Author Narrator
- Naxos Digital Services US
- Grofé, Ferde 1892-1972 Other Arranger Performer Editor Adapter Conductor Author Contributor Composer
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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 Amerikaans componist (1898-1937)
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 US-amerikanischer Komponist
Georgius Gershwin
Gerhvin, Jacob 1898-1937
Gershovitz, Jacob 1898-1937
Gershowitz, Jacob
Gershowitz, Jacob 1898-1937
Gershvin, Dzh 1898-1937
Gershvin, Dzh (Dzhordzh), 1898-1937
Gershvin, Dzhordzh
Gershvin, Dzhordzh 1898-1937
Gershvin, Jacob
Gershvin Jacob 1898-1937
Gershwin.
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Gershwin, G.
Gershwin, G 1898-1937
Gershwin, G. (George), 1898-1937
Gershwin, George
Gershwin, J.
Gershwine, Jacob 1898-1937
Geršvin, D.
Geršvin, D. 1898-1937
Geršvin, Džordž.
Gēršvins, Džordžs 1898-1937
Hershvin, Dz︠h︡ordz︠h︡ 1898-1937
Τζορτζ Γκέρσουιν
Гершвин, Джордж
Гершвин, Джордж 1898-1937
Джордж Гершвин
Джордж Гершвін
Джордж Гершуин
Џорџ Гершвин
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ג'ורג' גרשווין
גרשוין, ג'ורג' 1898-1937
جورج غيرشوين
جورج گرشوین آهنگساز و پیانیست آمریکایی
จอร์จ เกิร์ชวิน
ჯორჯ გერშვინი
거쉬윈, 조지 1898-1937
거쉰, 조지 1898-1937
거슈윈, 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, 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
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