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George Gershwin : a new biography / William G. Hyland.
| Author/creator | Hyland, William G. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2003. |
| Description | xv, 279 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Youth -- Song plugging -- Musical influences -- Rhapsody in Blue -- Jazz -- Broadway -- Oh, Kay! -- An American in Paris -- Of thee I sing -- Porgy and Bess -- Hollywood -- Personality -- Keeping the flame -- American music. |
| Abstract | In this book William Hyland's reexamines Gershwin's personality and music. He illustrates how the composer's craftsmanship was criticized and his music was relegated to the status of "lowbrow" for decades, until the relatively recent appreciation of his achievements. Yet for all of his artistic brilliance, Gershwin was vulnerable and discontented in his personal life. Hyland reveals both the man and his creations, explaining how Gershwin became the first composer to apply popular music to classical forms, how his work reflected the turmoil of America in the Jazz Age, and how, despite his fame, he never achieved a state of happiness and contentment. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-261) and index. |
| LCCN | 2003046303 |
| ISBN | 0275981118 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.G288 H95 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |