‘The Gershwin Project’ is a 26 episode series about the life
and works of the 20th Century American music composer, George Gershwin. Each episode runs for 30 minutes.
The series was first broadcast on Artsound FM in 2008. The show was written and produced by Len Power and is narrated by Bill Stephens.
With access to the vast music library of local Gershwin collector, Bert Whelan, the programs include not only Gershwin’s well-known music but also an extraordinary number of Gershwin rarities.
Program 11: Two Very Different Broadway Shows – ‘Funny Face’ and ‘Rosalie’
In 1927, George Gershwin wrote two very different Broadway shows – ‘Funny Face’ and ‘Rosalie’. We explore the curious link between these shows and a revival many years later. We hear singers Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Frances Gershwin and Twiggy as well as George Gershwin himself on the piano. Ira Gershwin provides commentaries on some of the songs.
Listen now:
https://www.mixcloud.com/artsoundfm/the-gershwin-project-episode-11/
