THE GERSHWIN PROJECT - EPISODE 16 (RADIO PROGRAM PROMO)

 

THE GERSHWIN PROJECT – EPISODE 16

‘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 16: Homesick Blues: ‘An American In Paris’

Everyone knows ‘An American In Paris’, but did you know it was written originally for two pianos?  We’ll hear the LaBeque Sisters playing the ‘blues’ section from this version as well as the famous original recording from 1929 of the work fully orchestrated.  We’ll also hear a selection from the little-known ballet ‘An American In Paris’ from the forgotten 1929 musical ‘Show Girl’.

 Listen now:

https://www.mixcloud.com/artsoundfm/the-gershwin-project-episode-16/