ISBN: 9780195130195 - the george gershwin reader (readers on american musicians) (29 resultados)

Hardback. Condición: Good. George Gershwin is one of the giants of American music, unique in that he was both a brilliant writer of popular songs ("Swanee," "I Got Rhythm," "They Can't Take That Away From Me") and of more serious music, including "Rhapsody in Blue," "An American in Paris," and "Porgy and Bess." Now, in The George Gershwin Reader, music lovers are treated to a spectacular celebration of this great American composer. The Reader offers a kaleidoscopic collection of writings by and about Gershwin, including more than eighty pieces of superb variety, color, and depth. There is a who's who of famous commentators: bandleader Paul Whiteman; critics Robert Benchley, Alexander Woollcott, and Brooks Atkinson; fellow musicians Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Alec Wilder (who analyzes the songs "That Certain Feeling" and "A Foggy Day"), Leonard Bernstein, and the formidable modernist composer Arnold Schoenberg (who was Gershwin's tennis partner in Hollywood). Some of the most fascinating and important writings here deal with the critical debate over Gershwin's concert pieces, especially "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris," and there is a complete section devoted to the controversies over "Porgy and Bess," including correspondence between Gershwin and DuBose Hayward, the opera's librettist (a series of excerpts which illuminate the creative process), plus unique interviews with the original Porgy and Bess-Todd Duncan and Anne Brown. Sprinkled throughout the book are excerpts from Gershwin's own letters, which offer unique insight into this fascinating and charming man. Along with a detailed chronology of the composer's life, the editors provide informative introductions to each entry. Here then is a book for anyone interested in American music. Scholars, performers, and Gershwin's legions of fans will find it an irresistible feast.…

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condición: Good. George Gershwin is one of the giants of American music, unique in that he was both a brilliant writer of popular songs ("Swanee," "I Got Rhythm," "They Can't Take That Away From Me") and of more serious music, including "Rhapsody in Blue," "An American in Paris," and "Porgy and Bess." Now, in The George Gershwin Reader, music lovers are treated to a spectacular celebration of this great American composer. The Reader offers a kaleidoscopic collection of writings by and about Gershwin, including more than eighty pieces of superb variety, color, and depth. There is a who's who of famous commentators: bandleader Paul Whiteman; critics Robert Benchley, Alexander Woollcott, and Brooks Atkinson; fellow musicians Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Alec Wilder (who analyzes the songs "That Certain Feeling" and "A Foggy Day"), Leonard Bernstein, and the formidable modernist composer Arnold Schoenberg (who was Gershwin's tennis partner in Hollywood). Some of the most fascinating and important writings here deal with the critical debate over Gershwin's concert pieces, especially "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris," and there is a complete section devoted to the controversies over "Porgy and Bess," including correspondence between Gershwin and DuBose Hayward, the opera's librettist (a series of excerpts which illuminate the creative process), plus unique interviews with the original Porgy and Bess-Todd Duncan and Anne Brown. Sprinkled throughout the book are excerpts from Gershwin's own letters, which offer unique insight into this fascinating and charming man. Along with a detailed chronology of the composer's life, the editors provide informative introductions to each entry. Here then is a book for anyone interested in American music. Scholars, performers, and Gershwin's legions of fans will find it an irresistible feast.…

Condición: very_good. Former library book with little sign of wear or use.

Condición: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardbound. Condición: Very Good. Octavo in dust jacket, xiv, 354 pp., chronology, seleted bibliography, index.

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good.

Condición: Used: Very Good. VG++ book & jacket.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. 1st Edition. our photos, binding is solid, light shelf rub on dust jacket, text is free of markings, no previous owner name, we ship quickly with tracking.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First Edition. Clean and pristine, with no markings and no signs of use. The jacket is protected by a mylar Brodart cover. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; Readers On American Musicians; 9.3 X 6.4 X 1.2 inches; 368 pages.

Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. Hbk 354pp an excellent clean tight copy in sleeve-protected dj as new.

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. Readers on American Musicians; 9.32 X 6.38 X 1.23 inches; 368 pages.

Condición: Near Fine. Near Fine. 354 pages. Hardcover. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR. Light blue cover boards, black quarter cloth, gilt title on spine. Dust jacket unclipped, excellent. Binding tight, pages clean, spine straight. From the Gershwin scrapbooks, archives, private collections (some lost), in one cornucopia; the sweeping life of a wonderful great American master. Record # 32969.…

Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 8V0, Hardback with Clipped Dust Jacket. XIV + 354 Pages. Very small tear to top of spine on jacket, Few small marks to jacket. Overall a near fine copy in likewise jacket. Extra postage may apply for overseas orders. All books are posted in a sturdy book box.…

Hardcover. Condición: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Condición: Brand New. New. US edition. Expediting shipping for all USA and Europe orders excluding PO Box. Excellent Customer Service.

Condición: New.

hardcover. Condición: Good.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; 9.3 X 6.4 X 1.2 inches; 368 pages.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Very Good+ ill-fitting dust jacket.; Readers on American Musicians; 9.32 X 6.38 X 1.23 inches; 368 pages.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket.; Inscribed by John Andrew Johnson on second front end page.; Readers On American Musicians; 9.3 X 6.4 X 1.2 inches; 368 pages; Signed by Author. Signed.

Softcover. Advance Review Copy. Very Good+ in wrappers. Edge wear and soiling.; Readers on American Musicians; 9.32 X 6.38 X 1.23 inches; 368 pages.