Short Biography
George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. He wrote most of his vocal and theatrical works in collaboration with his elder brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. George Gershwin composed songs for both Broadway and the classical concert hall. He also w... Read More...
MusicalFare revue honors American spirit in music, politics - Buffalo News Politically themed musical theater can be a tricky proposition, even for the most gifted practitioners of the form. But just in time for the inauguration of America’s first black president, MusicalFare Theatre director Randall Kramer has struck ...
25th Anniversary S.T.A.G.E. Benefit Will Celebrate Songs of the ... - Playbill The songs of George and Ira Gershwin will be the focus of the 25th Anniversary S.T.A.G.E. benefit concert, which is simply titled The Brothers Gershwin — George & Ira . The annual AIDS benefit will be presented March 21 at 8 PM and March 22 at 3 PM ...
Weekend preview: DSO performs 'An American in Paris'; The Fray will ... - Detroit News Conductor Leonard Slatkin and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the music of George Gershwin during the music event "An American in Paris" at 10:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Friday at Orchestra Hall. Also scheduled are Edgar Meyer, Béla Fleck and ...
