Review (PDF) The Music Of Gershwin (Composers Of The Twentieth Century Serie)
This book is the first in-depth analysis of George Gershwin's entire compositional oeuvre, including his concert music. Written in a fluid, conversational style and illustrated with numerous musical examples, some of which have never before been published, it weaves biographical material with musical analysis and presents a chronological study of Gershwin's career.
Series: Composers of the Twentieth Century Serie
Hardcover: 268 pages
Publisher: Yale University Press (October 25, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0300062338
ISBN-13: 978-0300062335
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.6 x 9.2 inches
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This is great book that gives the reader alook into the technical aspects of Gershwin's music.There are several analysis of his serious compositions as well as some of the lesser known songs.This a must for the Gershwin scholar.
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