George Gershwin

Program for the Revival Performance of George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess

New York: Everyman Opera, 1952. Softcover. Twenty four page guide with four color illustrated covers and numerous actor bios reviews and production notes. Width approx. 9 inches and height approx. 14 inches. Performed at the Dallas Texas State Fair Auditorium in June 1953. Under the direction of Robert Breen. Introduction reproduces a Dwight D. Eisenhower letter dated March 30 1953. 28 pp. including outer printed covers. Gershwin [1898-1937] was an American composer of theatrical and film scores who is also known for his semiclassical jazz-influenced orchestral works [Rhapsody in Blue 1924 and An American in Paris 1928]. Very good. Item #300226

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