George Gershwin : his life and work
(Book)
Author
Published
Berkeley : University of California Press, c2006.
ISBN
0520248643 (cloth : alk. paper), 9780520248649
Physical Desc
xvii, 884 pages, [32] pages of plates : ill., music ; 24 cm.
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status |
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Acton - Adult | Biography Gershwin, G. | Checked Out |
Ashland - Adult | B GERSHWIN | On Shelf |
Cambridge - Adult | 780.92 G32po | On Shelf |
Concord - Adult | BIOG Gershwin, G./Pollack | On Shelf |
Franklin - Adult | B GERSHWIN | On Shelf |
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Published
Berkeley : University of California Press, c2006.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
0520248643 (cloth : alk. paper), 9780520248649
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 817-824) and index.
Description
This comprehensive biography of George Gershwin unravels the myths surrounding one of America's most celebrated composers and establishes the enduring value of his music. Gershwin created some of the most beloved music of the twentieth century and helped make the golden age of Broadway. Biographer Pollack draws from sketches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, books, articles, recordings, films, and other materials to create an expansive, lively chronicle. He describes Gershwin's family, childhood, and education; his early career as a pianist; his friendships and romantic life; his relation to various musical trends; his writings on music; his working methods; and his tragic death at the age of 38. He also surveys Gershwin's entire oeuvre, from his first surviving compositions to the melodies that his brother and principal collaborator, Ira Gershwin, lyricized after his death. Pollack concludes with a perceptive consideration of the important role Gershwin's music plays in our own time.--From publisher description.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pollack, H. (2006). George Gershwin: his life and work . University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pollack, Howard. 2006. George Gershwin: His Life and Work. University of California Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pollack, Howard. George Gershwin: His Life and Work University of California Press, 2006.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pollack, Howard. George Gershwin: His Life and Work University of California Press, 2006.
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