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Author Pollack, Howard.

Title George Gershwin : his life and work / Howard Pollack
Published Berkeley : University of California Press, c2006

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 884 p., [32] p. of plates )
Contents pt. 1. Life -- pt. 2. Work
Summary This comprehensive biography of George Gershwin (1898-1937) unravels the myths surrounding one of America's most celebrated composers and establishes the enduring value of his music. It describes Gershwin's family, childhood, and education; his early career as a pianist, his friendships and romantic life
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 817-824) and index
Notes English
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Subject Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
SUBJECT Gershwin, George, 1898-1937 fast
Subject Composers -- United States -- Biography
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Composers & Musicians.
MUSIC -- Individual Composer & Musician.
MUSIC -- General.
Composers
United States
Genre/Form Biographies
Biographies.
Biographies.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2021696810
ISBN 9780520933149
0520933141
9781282359123
1282359126
9786612359125
6612359129
0520248643
9780520248649