Composer George Gershwin and his lyricist brother Ira wrote some of the classic, enduring songs in the Great American Songbook. Most debuted in Broadway musicals and films and of course there was timeless opera "Porgy and Bess." Through film, music and lecture, this course will explore the Gershwin Brothers history, their wealth of popular songs and opera, their collaborations with other artists, and their relationship through George's short, prolific life.
Class recordings will be available.