Gershwin, George 1898-1937
Overview
| Works: | 19,378 works in 41,123 publications in 14 languages and 244,999 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Musical films Operas Biographies Romance films Comedy films Excerpts Arrangements (Music) Romantic comedy films Symphonic poems |
| Subject Headings: | Composers |
| Roles: | Author, Composer, Instrumentalist, Performer, Lyricist, Musician, Contributor, Creator, Arranger, Originator, Bibliographic antecedent, Other, Conductor, Dedicatee, Compiler, Honoree, pf=, Actor, Librettist, cor, Director, Depicted, Curator, Author of introduction, fmd, Singer, Narrator |
| 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 )
- Gershwin by Edward Jablonski( Book )
- George Gershwin : a new biography by William G Hyland( Book )
- The Gershwin style : new looks at the music of George Gershwin by Wayne Joseph Schneider( )
- The George Gershwin reader by Robert Wyatt( )
- George Gershwin : an intimate portrait by Walter Rimler( )
- Gershwin : his life and music by Charles Schwartz( Book )
- Fascinating rhythm : the collaboration of George and Ira Gershwin by Deena Rosenberg( Book )
- Modernism and popular music by Ronald Schleifer( )
- 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 )
- A smattering of ignorance by Oscar Levant( Book )
- The story of George Gershwin by David Ewen( Book )
- A journey to greatness : the life and music of George Gershwin by David Ewen( Book )
- George Gershwin by Mike Venezia( Book )
- The music of Gershwin by Steven E Gilbert( Book )
- The Gershwin years by Edward Jablonski( Book )
- George Gershwin by Larry Starr( Book )
- The Gershwins and me : a personal history in twelve songs by Michael Feinstein( Recording )
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Most widely held works by
George Gershwin
Rhapsody in blue by
George Gershwin(
)
1,061 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 7,020 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
1,061 editions published between 1900 and 2018 in 11 languages and held by 7,020 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
Gershwin by
George Gershwin(
)
218 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
218 editions published between 1949 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 3,326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
100th anniversary edition
Porgy & Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
232 editions published between 1935 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,324 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)
232 editions published between 1935 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 3,324 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
)
135 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 3,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ex-GI loves Paris and loves even more an alluring, but engaged, perfume-shop clerk
135 editions published between 1951 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 3,277 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ex-GI loves Paris and loves even more an alluring, but engaged, perfume-shop clerk
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
)
101 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
101 editions published between 1950 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 3,072 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This selection is a DSD (Direct Stream Digital) recording
Rhapsody in blue by
George Gershwin(
)
343 editions published between 1198 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,649 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
343 editions published between 1198 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 2,649 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
Porgy & Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
69 editions published between 1989 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 1,581 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 1,581 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
An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
271 editions published between 1929 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,566 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
271 editions published between 1929 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 1,566 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
)
299 editions published between 1875 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 1,485 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
299 editions published between 1875 and 2019 in 7 languages and held by 1,485 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
Funny face by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
33 editions published between 1957 and 2020 in English and Spanish and held by 1,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young fashion photographer falls in love with a drab bookseller in this musical
33 editions published between 1957 and 2020 in English and Spanish and held by 1,422 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young fashion photographer falls in love with a drab bookseller in this musical
Shall We Dance by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
63 editions published between 1937 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
63 editions published between 1937 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,404 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
Recording
)
11 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 1,396 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
11 editions published between 1983 and 2012 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 1,396 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
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
Visual
)
66 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera stage production of the Gershwins' classic musical drama Porgy and Bess, which portrays the lives of the occupants of Catfish Row. The television production was shot using the recording made of the 1989 production for its soundtrack
66 editions published between 1992 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An adaptation of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera stage production of the Gershwins' classic musical drama Porgy and Bess, which portrays the lives of the occupants of Catfish Row. The television production was shot using the recording made of the 1989 production for its soundtrack
Manhattan by
Woody Allen(
Visual
)
69 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,316 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
69 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in 7 languages and held by 1,316 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(
)
124 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1924, American conductor Walter Damrosch visited the famous premiere concert of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue in which the composer himself performed the piano solo. The day after the concert, Damrosch contacted Gershwin to commission from him a full-scale piano concerto for the New York Symphony Orchestra, closer in form to a classical concerto and orchestrated by the composer. Despite being very busy with three different Broadway musicals, Gershwin was able to complete the full orchestration of the concerto on November 10, 1925. Later that month, Gershwin hired a 55-piece orchestra, at his own expense, to run through his first draft at the Globe Theatre. Damrosch attended and gave advice to Gershwin, who made a few cuts and revisions. The Concerto in F shows considerable development in Gershwin's compositional technique, particularly because he orchestrated the entire work himself. The English composer and orchestrator William Walton commented that he adored Gershwin's orchestration of the concerto. The concerto is in the traditional three movements: Allegro, Adagio - Andante con moto and Allegro agitato. There are strong thematic links between the three movements, all of which are heavily influenced by jazz. However, there exists, in each movement, a very subtle structural integrity that, while perhaps not immediately apparent to the listener, is rooted in the classical tradition. The work was premiered by the New York Symphony Orchestra (three years later the orchestra would merge with the Philharmonic Symphony Society into the New York Philharmonic Orchestra) with Damrosch conducting at Carnegie Hall in New York on December 3, 1925, and featured the composer as the soloist. The concert was sold out and the concerto was very well received by the general public. Uruguayan arranger Martin Jorge transcribed the complete concerto for piano with accompaniment of a Symphonic Wind Orchestra
124 editions published between 1927 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 1,236 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1924, American conductor Walter Damrosch visited the famous premiere concert of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue in which the composer himself performed the piano solo. The day after the concert, Damrosch contacted Gershwin to commission from him a full-scale piano concerto for the New York Symphony Orchestra, closer in form to a classical concerto and orchestrated by the composer. Despite being very busy with three different Broadway musicals, Gershwin was able to complete the full orchestration of the concerto on November 10, 1925. Later that month, Gershwin hired a 55-piece orchestra, at his own expense, to run through his first draft at the Globe Theatre. Damrosch attended and gave advice to Gershwin, who made a few cuts and revisions. The Concerto in F shows considerable development in Gershwin's compositional technique, particularly because he orchestrated the entire work himself. The English composer and orchestrator William Walton commented that he adored Gershwin's orchestration of the concerto. The concerto is in the traditional three movements: Allegro, Adagio - Andante con moto and Allegro agitato. There are strong thematic links between the three movements, all of which are heavily influenced by jazz. However, there exists, in each movement, a very subtle structural integrity that, while perhaps not immediately apparent to the listener, is rooted in the classical tradition. The work was premiered by the New York Symphony Orchestra (three years later the orchestra would merge with the Philharmonic Symphony Society into the New York Philharmonic Orchestra) with Damrosch conducting at Carnegie Hall in New York on December 3, 1925, and featured the composer as the soloist. The concert was sold out and the concerto was very well received by the general public. Uruguayan arranger Martin Jorge transcribed the complete concerto for piano with accompaniment of a Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Porgy and Bess by
George Gershwin(
)
114 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,212 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
114 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 1,212 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris by
George Gershwin(
)
91 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
91 editions published between 1952 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,027 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Porgy & Bess : highlights by
George Gershwin(
)
46 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 984 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
46 editions published between 1963 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 984 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 809 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 809 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
Rhapsody in blue ; An American in Paris ; Concerto in F by
George Gershwin(
)
34 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
34 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Gershwin, Ira 1896-1983 Other Contributor Translator Performer Librettist Musician Author Lyricist Compiler Composer
- Heyward, DuBose 1885-1940 Other Performer Librettist Lyricist Adapter Bibliographic antecedent Author Contributor Editor Composer
- New York Philharmonic Performer Instrumentalist
- Bernstein, Leonard 1918-1990 Arranger Performer Lyricist Musician Director Conductor Author Contributor Instrumentalist Composer
- Previn, André 1929-2019 Other Arranger Performer Musician Instrumentalist Conductor Author Composer
- Grofé, Ferde 1892-1972 Other Arranger Performer Editor Adapter Conductor Author Contributor Composer
- Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Other Performer Instrumentalist Musician
- Astaire, Fred Other Singer Performer Choreographer Author Contributor Actor Costume designer Composer Narrator
- Levant, Oscar 1906-1972 Other Singer Arranger Performer Author Actor Costume designer Instrumentalist Composer
- Boston Pops Orchestra Other Conductor Performer Instrumentalist Musician
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Alternative Names
Corc Gerşvin
Džordž Geršvin
Džordžs Gēršvins
G.Gershwin
Geo Gershwin
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George Gershwin American composer and pianist (1898-1937)
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George Gershwin compositore, pianista e direttore d'orchestra statunitense
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Gerhvin, Jacob
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ג'ורג' גרשווין
ג'ורג' גרשווין מלחין יהודי-אמריקאי, מחשובי יוצרי המוזיקה הפופולרית בארצות הברית
גרשוין, ג'ורג' 1898-1937
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جورج گرشوین آهنگساز و پیانیست آمریکایی
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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
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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
ジョージ・ガーシュウィン アメリカ合衆国の作曲家
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