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George Gershwin 1898-1937
2008-01-20 13:40:00 Born with the name Jacob Gershowitz in 1898 to a poor Jewish family that immigrated to the United States from Russia in the year 1891, George Gershwin was a very unique composer and gained not only fame but the respect of many great musicians and listeners from around the world. His music is also representative of American society between WW I and WW II. It all started at the age of 12 when his family bought a piano for Gershwin’s brother, Ira, who had been expected to become the musician in the family. Gershwin surprised everyone when he started playing a song he had learned on the neighbours piano. Due to his great interest, the family arranged for him to have lessons. After going through a few different teachers, in 1913, he began studying piano with Charles Hambitzer who was undoubtedly Gershwin’s strongest musical influence. Hambitzer introduced him to the music of Debussy, Chopin, and Ravel, along with the early works of Arnold Schoenberg, and a broad...
BELIEVE IT OR WHAT - GERSHWIN
2007-10-29 04:03:00 LITTLE KNOWN FACTS ABOUT THE GREAT AMERICAN COMPOSER, GEORGE GERSHWINfrom BlimpTV.net
By: Blimp TV
Fascinatin' Rhythm: Capitol Sings George Gershwin (1992)
2007-10-18 18:04:00 Track List: 01 - Rhapsody In Blue - Freddy Martin & His Orchestra (1959) 02 - A Foggy Day - Dorothy Donegan (1959) 03 - But Not For Me - Margaret Whiting (1944 - Previously Unreleased) 04 - Embraceable You - The Nat King Cole Trio (1943) 05 - Fascinatin' Rhythm - Vic Damone (1963) 06 - I Got Rhythm - Ann Richards (1961) 07 - I'll Build A Stairway To Paradise - Liza Minnelli (1966) 08 - It
Alzheimer's gettin' you down? Get some Gershwin!
2007-09-22 00:00:00 Here's a wonderful article from the NY Times detailing the incredible power of music to unlock old memories and speech: George Gershwin's melodies, many of them with lyrics by his brother Ira, have kept fingers snapping, feet tapping and hearts...
Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue. Video. Leonard Bernstein al piano
2007-09-19 10:30:00 musicaLa mas conocida obra de Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue. Ver video. Leonard Bernstein al piano. Gershwin interpreta a Gershwin en Rhapsody in Blue La orquesta de Paul Whiteman en la pelicula “King of Jazz” (Universal Studios-1930 From “King of Jazz” (Universal Studios-1930.) The Paul Whiteman Orchestra playing “Rhapsody in Blue” with Roy Bargy on the piano. Dancing ...
By: teimagino
Skin Care in Summer
2007-06-21 01:54:00 Summertime,And the livin' is easyFish are jumpin'And the cotton is highOne of these morningsYou're going to rise up singingThen you'll spread your wingsAnd you'll take to the skyOh, the vision of Summer! Epitomised elegantly in the lyrics of the inimitable George Gershwin. While Summer brings with it the simple joys of living, it also demands that we protect and care for our skin.Summer tempts us to go out and ?get the sun?! Some amount of sunshine is good for us as it allows our bodies to process the Vitamin D which is essential for healthy bones. However, sunshine can be harsh and moisture-sapping while over-exposure to the damaging UV rays is known to trigger skin cancer, cataracts, sunburn, and of course wrinkles! Some tips to safely enjoying the summer and the sun:- When stepping out, wear a tightly woven wide-brimmed hat or carry an umbrella.- Wear clothing that is light, tightly woven, in fabric that breathes, and covers your body to avoid sunburn.- Remember that most T-...
Skin Care in Summer
2007-06-21 01:54:00 Summertime,And the livin' is easyFish are jumpin'And the cotton is highOne of these morningsYou're going to rise up singingThen you'll spread your wingsAnd you'll take to the skyOh, the vision of Summer! Epitomised elegantly in the lyrics of the inimitable George Gershwin. While Summer brings with it the simple joys of living, it also demands that we protect and care for our skin.Summer tempts us to go out and ?get the sun?! Some amount of sunshine is good for us as it allows our bodies to process the Vitamin D which is essential for healthy bones. However, sunshine can be harsh and moisture-sapping while over-exposure to the damaging UV rays is known to trigger skin cancer, cataracts, sunburn, and of course wrinkles! Some tips to safely enjoying the summer and the sun:- When stepping out, wear a tightly woven wide-brimmed hat or carry an umbrella.- Wear clothing that is light, tightly woven, in fabric that breathes, and covers your body to avoid sunburn.- Remember that most T-...
Dennis Fritz and Alan Gershwin New York Book Expo
2007-06-06 01:41:00 Author Dennis Fritz and Alan Gershwin Book Expo 2007 New York CityJacob Javits Convention Center New YorkAlan Gershwin, son of the late great jazz composer and pianist, George Gershwin and Dennis Fritz Author of "Journey Toward Justice" meet. Alan Gershwin stopped by to visit Dennis Fritz at his booth at the New York Book Expo. June 2, 2007. They sat down together and had a small lunch and I am sure, a great conversation.
Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue
2007-05-30 09:47:00 Here's some good music, Relax and Enjoy! By the way, if you hear some classic guitar in the background, scroll down and pause the music player on your left hand side. God bless!
By: In His Presence
Paul Simon to be honoured with first Gershwin award
2007-03-30 14:10:00 Washington, Mar 30 : American music legend Paul Simon will be honoured with the first annual Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, by the US Library of Congress.
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