September 26 - George Gershwin (The Musical Birthday Series, 2nd Annual Cycle)

George Gershwin (26 September 1898 – 11 July 1937) was an American composer and pianist, initially of popular songs, but later, in larger forms.

[For last year's verses, also on Gershwin, click here.] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Two Tin Pan Alley Variations

(1)

Said Gershwin, “My higher ambitions

Will inspire my new compositions;

In short, I will try now

To write something highbrow.

And flummox the academicians.”

(2) 

“Alan Gilbert makes his return to the Teatro alla Scala on 

November 13, when he helps premiere a new semi-staged production 

of Porgy and Bess by stage director Philipp Harnoncourt.” 

--- press announcement at alangilbert.com

Said Gershwin, “I’ve cooked up a plan

For confounding the classical clan --

Surmise their distress

When my Porgy and Bess

Is heard at La Scala Milan.

 

 

 

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