Gershwin, George 1898-1937
Overview
| Works: | 13,424 works in 30,264 publications in 15 languages and 215,866 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Biography Romance films Comedy films Romantic comedy films Operas Excerpts Scores Symphonic poems |
| Subject Headings: | Composers |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Performer, Instrumentalist, Lyricist, Musician, Originator, Bibliographic antecedent, Arranger, Conductor, Creator, Contributor, Dedicatee, Other, Honoree, Compiler, cor, Actor, Depicted, Librettist, Curator, Author of introduction, Singer, Narrator, Director |
| Classifications: | ML410.G288, 791.4372 |
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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 ; 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
)
934 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 6,740 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
934 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 10 languages and held by 6,740 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
)
251 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,720 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)
251 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 4,720 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 ; An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
218 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 4,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
218 editions published between 1932 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 4,228 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
An American in Paris by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
140 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 3,326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ex-GI loves Paris and loves even more an alluring, but engaged, perfume-shop clerk
140 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 8 languages and held by 3,326 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(
)
434 editions published between 1198 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,120 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
434 editions published between 1198 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,120 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(
)
254 editions published between 1934 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,958 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
254 editions published between 1934 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,958 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Funny face by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
65 editions published between 1956 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young fashion photographer falls in love with a drab bookseller in this musical
65 editions published between 1956 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 1,871 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young fashion photographer falls in love with a drab bookseller in this musical
George Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
)
96 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
96 editions published between 1952 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 1,793 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
249 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,524 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
249 editions published between 1929 and 2016 in 7 languages and held by 1,524 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 & Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
268 editions published between 1875 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy and Bess RCA orchestra and chorus Skitch Henderson, conductor Leonard de Paur, Chorus director. Leontyne Price, soprano; William Warfield, bass
268 editions published between 1875 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy and Bess RCA orchestra and chorus Skitch Henderson, conductor Leonard de Paur, Chorus director. Leontyne Price, soprano; William Warfield, bass
Shall We Dance by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
56 editions published between 1937 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,460 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
56 editions published between 1937 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,460 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
)
68 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,389 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
68 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 8 languages and held by 1,389 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
Concerto in F for piano and orchestra by
George Gershwin(
)
139 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
139 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy & Bess : highlights by
George Gershwin(
)
53 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 1,282 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
53 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 1,282 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 by
George Gershwin(
)
84 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
84 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
)
130 editions published between 1924 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
130 editions published between 1924 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 1,080 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhapsody in blue : an American in Paris ; Concerto in F by
George Gershwin(
)
44 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
44 editions published between 1970 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 997 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
88 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Besetzung des Orchesters siehe Plattentasche
88 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 991 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Besetzung des Orchesters siehe Plattentasche
George Gershwin's preludes for piano by
George Gershwin(
)
80 editions published between 1900 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
80 editions published between 1900 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Duets by
Tony Bennett(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2011 in English and held by 873 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 873 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
- Astaire, Fred Other Singer Performer Dancer Vocalist Choreographer Author Actor Costume designer Narrator
- Bernstein, Leonard 1918-1990 Arranger Performer Musician Director Bibliographic antecedent Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Previn, André 1929- Other Arranger Performer Musician Conductor Author Instrumentalist Composer
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Grofé, Ferde 1892-1972 Other Arranger Performer Editor Adapter Conductor Author Contributor Composer
- Jablonski, Edward Author of introduction Author
- 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 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
George Gershwin usona komponisto kaj pianisto
Georgius Gershwin
Gerhvin, Jacob 1898-1937
Gerschwin, G.
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
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Gershwin 1898-1937
Gershwin, G.
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.
Geršvin, Džorž
Geršvin, G.
Geršvins, Džordžs
Gēršvins, Džordžs 1898-1937
Gerswhin, George
Hershvin, Dz︠h︡ordz︠h︡ 1898-1937
Jacob Gershwine
Τζορτζ Γκέρσουιν
Гершвин, Джордж
Гершвин, Джордж 1898-1937
Джордж Гершвин
Джордж Гершвін
Джордж Гершвін американський композитор і піаніст
Джордж Гершуин
Џорџ Гершвин
Ջորջ Գերշվին
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, 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
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