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Course detail: The Life and Music of George Gershwin
One of the leading musical figures in the history of the United States, George Gershwin (1898-1937) combined influences from Tin Pan Alley, classical music, jazz, and blues into a distinctive musical style heard in his numerous Broadway musicals, songs for Hollywood films, and concert works. This course explores his biography and each aspect of his musical output. Emphasis will be placed on two of his musicals (Girl Crazy and Of Thee I Sing); his opera Porgy and Bess; and the concert works Rhapsody in Blue, Piano Concerto in F, and the tone poem An American in Paris.
Course pre-requisites
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Instructor Bio: Paul Laird is professor of musicology at the University of Kansas. He has published widely on musical history topics including four books on Leonard Bernstein. The most recent is the biography Leonard Bernstein in the "Critical Lives" series from Reaktion Books (University of Chicago Press).
Course Accessibility: Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in an event, please email lpe@ku.edu or call 913-897-8530 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
(required) Osher Membership Fee
