Gershwin, George 1898-1937Overview
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Porgy and Bess
by George Gershwin
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1,108 editions published between 1875 and 2011 in 13 languages and held by 2,616 libraries worldwide Introduction; Summertime: A woman is a somtime thing; Gone, Gone, Gone,; I got Plenty of Nutting; Bess you is my woman; It ain't necessarily so; What you want wid bess? I loves you, Porgy; There's a Boat Dat's Leavin' Soon for New York; Oh Bess, Oh where's my bess; Oh Lawd, I'm on my way.
Rhapsody in blue
by George Gershwin
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1,294 editions published between 0195 and 2011 in 14 languages and held by 2,478 libraries worldwide In January of 1924, a twenty-six-year-old pianist, George Gershwin, finds himself slated to compose, in only five weeks, a concerto that defines "American music," and the result is his masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue.
An American in Paris
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10 editions published between 1979 and 2010 in English and held by 1,730 libraries worldwide An ex-GI loves Paris and loves even more an alluring, but engaged, perfume-shop clerk.
An American in Paris
by George Gershwin
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497 editions published between 1924 and 2011 in 9 languages and held by 1,399 libraries worldwide Shows scenes of Paris as an American might view them to illustrate Gershwin's American in Paris.
Gershwin on Broadway : (from 1919-1933)
by George Gershwin
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249 editions published between 1932 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 1,181 libraries worldwide Solomon Jazz Collection.
Concerto in F for piano and orchestra
by George Gershwin
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167 editions published between 1927 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 1,179 libraries worldwide
Manhattan
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2 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 1,049 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.
Summertime from Porgy and Bess
by George Gershwin
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209 editions published between 1935 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 897 libraries worldwide Paintings depict a family's routine one summer day earlier in this century. The comfort and joy of having an extended family to love and to cherish is evident in these paintings.
Crazy for you the new Gershwin musical comedy : original Broadway cast recording
by George Gershwin
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46 editions published between 1991 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 874 libraries worldwide Crazy for you: Musical comedy based on songs of Girl crazy. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
An American in Paris
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157 editions published between 1930 and 2010 in 8 languages and held by 861 libraries worldwide Presents an academy award winning musical about a struggling fine artist in post WWII Paris and a lonely French shopgirl engaged to a sucessful entertainer.
Of thee I sing
by George Gershwin
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102 editions published between 1931 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 822 libraries worldwide Typescript, undated.
Gershwin plays Gershwin the piano rolls
by George Gershwin
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46 editions published between 1953 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 795 libraries worldwide
George Gershwin's Preludes for piano
by George Gershwin
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127 editions published between 1922 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 735 libraries worldwide
George and Ira Gershwin's Girl crazy
by George Gershwin
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107 editions published between 1930 and 2009 in 4 languages and held by 729 libraries worldwide
Funny face
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37 editions published between 1956 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 699 libraries worldwide A "musical about Paris, the world of high fashion, photography and models--and love."
Strike up the band
by George Gershwin
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138 editions published between 1927 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 676 libraries worldwide Typescript, dated July 14, 1995.
Gershwin
by George Gershwin
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126 editions published between 1949 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 609 libraries worldwide Rhapsody in Blue -- Strike Up the Band -- Wintergreen for President -- Embraceable You -- Someone to Watch Over Me -- The Man I Love.
Oh, Kay
by George Gershwin
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87 editions published between 1926 and 1999 in 7 languages and held by 594 libraries worldwide Oh, Kay: Musical Comedy in Two Acts. Book: G.R.Bolton and P.G.Wodehouse.
Songs by Ira & George Gershwin
by George Gershwin
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63 editions published between 1930 and 1997 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 542 libraries worldwide Solomon Jazz Collection.
George & Ira Gershwin's Lady, be good
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93 editions published between 1924 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 519 libraries worldwide Part of the State Theatre collection of cinema scores and parts, mainly used for silent movies, but including musical materials associated with talking pictures ca. 1900-1950, used by the State Theatre and various film distribution companies throughout Australia. Some items include performance annotations. more
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Americans Bibliography Biography Comedy films Composers Concertos (Piano) Criticism, interpretation, etc. Discography Drama Feature films Feature films Fiction films France--Paris Gershwin, George,--1898-1937 Gershwin, Ira,--1896-1983 Jazz Jazz vocals Juvenile works Lyricists Man-woman relationships Motion picture music--Excerpts Motion picture music--Excerpts, Arranged Music Musical films Musical films Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Excerpts, Arranged Music--Instruction and study Operas Operas--Excerpts Operas--Excerpts, Arranged Orchestral music Orchestral music, Arranged Overtures Piano music Piano music, Arranged Piano with jazz ensemble Piano with orchestra Popular instrumental music Popular music Rhapsodies (Music) Romance films Romantic comedy films Songs with piano Suites (Orchestra) Symphonic poems United States Variations (Piano with orchestra) Video recordings--for the hearing impaired
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Alternative Names
Gershovitz, Jacob
Gershvin, Dzh. (Dzhordzh), 1898-1937
Gershvin, Dzhordzh, 1898-1937
Gershvin, Jacob
Gershvin, Jacob, 1898-1937
Gershwin, G. (George), 1898-1937
Gershwin, Jacob
Hershvin, Dz︠h︡ordz︠h︡, 1898-1937
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