Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

In January of 1924, a twenty-six-year-old pianist, George Gershwin, finds himself slated to compose, in only five weeks, a concerto that defines "American music," and the result is his masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Celenza, Anna Harwell
Other Authors: Kitchel, JoAnn E. (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2006.
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Summary:In January of 1924, a twenty-six-year-old pianist, George Gershwin, finds himself slated to compose, in only five weeks, a concerto that defines "American music," and the result is his masterpiece, Rhapsody in Blue.
Item Description:CCL copy(s) signed by author.
Physical Description:1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm. + 1 compact disc.
ISBN:1570915563
Author Notes:Anna Harwell Celenza is a musicologist and the author of several books for adults and children regarding music history and the history of art. Her children's books include THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY, PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION, GERSHWIN'S RHAPSODY IN BLUE, and VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS. Anna lives in Baltimore, Maryland.