When I was in some music appreciation and music history classes in college the teachers stuck with Mozart, Beethoven. When I mentioned why no Gershwin they dismissed him as a popular music composer and not a serious composer. When I said Rhapsody in Blue was better than anything Beethoven ever composed, I am sure that’s what provoked the professor to give me a grade of D in the class.
@@jazzgirl1920s I have a Ph.D. in music. I don't remember Gershwin ever being mentioned in class (although I knew of his work and loved what he did). That said, I don't think I ever brought him up in the classes I taught as a professor (although I didn't teach history or appreciation). I've made up for it since then, in classes I've taught since I retired... His day is coming!
@@rtrain46 I can recommend the book "Gershwin Remembered" by Edward Jablonski in case you have not read it. Not a biography as such but a well researched collection of the writings and recollections of people who knew him. It also has a collection of Gershwin's own thoughts and opinions on music. He seems to have had a kind of super musical intelligence. I think it was his immense and seemingly natural skill as a pianist that allowed him to express direct from his imagination. Had he not died so early I think he would certainly have developed more as a composer, once he had tired of the grind of writing scores for Hollywood films.
Ira adored George. They were extremely close and very loyal to one another. George was the one that encouraged Ira to try being a lyricist. Ira didn't want to cash in on George's fame so he used a nom de plume for his first songs.
What about sister Francis? And the story that what inspired George was his friend's violin recital being the event that perked his first interest in music? He had one failure - his first attempt at an opera - Blue Monday.
What a catastrophe it was to American music when George Gershwin died in 1937. I don't think American music ever recovered. His musical contributions cannot adequately be measured 84 years after his death.
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My favorite American composer, unmatched!
When I was in some music appreciation and music history classes in college the teachers stuck with Mozart, Beethoven. When I mentioned why no Gershwin they dismissed him as a popular music composer and not a serious composer. When I said Rhapsody in Blue was better than anything Beethoven ever composed, I am sure that’s what provoked the professor to give me a grade of D in the class.
@@jazzgirl1920s I would have given you an A!
@@federicozimerman8167 - Thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated.
@@jazzgirl1920s I have a Ph.D. in music. I don't remember Gershwin ever being mentioned in class (although I knew of his work and loved what he did). That said, I don't think I ever brought him up in the classes I taught as a professor (although I didn't teach history or appreciation). I've made up for it since then, in classes I've taught since I retired... His day is coming!
@@rtrain46 I can recommend the book "Gershwin Remembered" by Edward Jablonski in case you have not read it. Not a biography as such but a well researched collection of the writings and recollections of people who knew him. It also has a collection of Gershwin's own thoughts and opinions on music. He seems to have had a kind of super musical intelligence. I think it was his immense and seemingly natural skill as a pianist that allowed him to express direct from his imagination. Had he not died so early I think he would certainly have developed more as a composer, once he had tired of the grind of writing scores for Hollywood films.
i am fascinated with their lives....two genius creative brothers.
I love George's many themes. But the lyrics of Ira are unsurpassed.
Amen.
Thank you for sharing this. 🎶🌹🎶
Would love to hear the whole program! This is an historically significant audio documentary!!
Ira adored George. They were extremely close and very loyal to one another. George was the one that encouraged Ira to try being a lyricist. Ira didn't want to cash in on George's fame so he used a nom de plume for his first songs.
Yes, Ira used the name, Arthur Francis. By the way "Swanee" had lyrics by Irving Ceasar. Odd this wasnt mentioned ?
❤Gracias Padre Celestial ❤❤
This is great. Thanks for posting this as well.
Thanks for sharing!
ira was mr.words george was mr.music
America
MADE
him
GREAT *
May he rest in peace.
Please Upload The Bit By Alfred Newman, I'd Love To Hear Him
What about sister Francis? And the story that what inspired George was his friend's violin recital being the event that perked his first interest in music? He had one failure - his first attempt at an opera - Blue Monday.
Hey where`s the rest of it ? is there a nother Video ? Help please
SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESH
Poty the clip was cut short...is there a part 2 ?
I wonder who all these providing the visuals are.
Does anyone know what program this clip is from?
...great - there's a documentary on bbc iplayer about Summertime for you Brits
What a catastrophe it was to American music when George Gershwin died in 1937. I don't think American music ever recovered. His musical contributions cannot adequately be measured 84 years after his death.
Remicks...
Quincy, mass
City of Pres.
Worked
ACROSSed
The
Street*
What's up with all the girly pictures.
It probably sounds cold but it kind of seems that his sudden early death was meant to be.