Title:
Gershwin's magic key [CD].
Publication Date:
2021
Publication Information:
[Pickering, Ontario] : Classical Kids, [2021]
℗2021
Physical Description:
1 audio disc (50 min.) : CD audio, stereo ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet.
Abstract:
The first new release in 20 years from the award-winning, platinum-selling Classical Kids series, most famous for Beethoven Lives Upstairs. Extra, extra! Read all about it! Step into the streets of 1920s New York City, where a newspaper boy has a chance encounter with the famous composer George Gershwin, and together they explore the many sights and America's greatest composers.
General Note:
A musical story about a chance encounter between the famous composer George Gershwin and a poor New York City newsboy, featuring Gershwin's most popular compositions.
Created & directed by Paul Pement.
Music by Geroge Gerswin; lyrics by Ira Gershwin.
Compact disc.
Performers:
Starring Elic Bramlett (George Gershwin) and Leslie Ann Sheppard (newsboy) ; Will Martin, piano ; Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra ; Allen Tinkham, conductor.
Contents:
Tin pan newsboy. Overture from Catfish Row ; Piano segment from Rhapsody in blue ; Swanee ; Clarinet solo from Rhapsody in blue ; Fugue from Catfish Row -- THE George Gershwin. I got plenty o' nuttin ; Strike up the band ; Take me out to the ball game ; I'll build a stairway to Paradise ; Nice work if you can get it -- Find your key. Oh, you beautiful doll & Baby face ; Rialto ripples ; Humoresque (Dvořák) -- Magical mind of a composer. Second rhapsody ; Promenade -- The American chorus. An American in Paris -- Voice of the American soul. Summertime & Bess, you is my woman now from Catfish Row : symphonic suite in five parts, mvt. III -- Music unites us all. Oh Lord, I'm on my way from Catfish Row : symphonic suite in five parts, mvt. V ; Concerto in F, mvt. III -- A composer's best friend. Overture from Oh, Kay! ; Second prelude (Blue lullaby) ; Cuban overture -- Show 'em what we got. I got rhythm -- Musical kaleidoscope of America. Fascinating rhythm -- The title comes last. Rhapsody in blue.
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Language:
English
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