‘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 25: Continuing the Gershwin Legacy
A number of contemporary artists have ensured that George Gershwin’s music continues to be heard to this day. Michael Feinstein talks about his work as Ira Gershwin’s discographer and being an international performer of Gershwin songs. We hear George Gershwin playing piano rolls from as early as 1916 and Michael Tillson Thomas provides fascinating insights into George Gershwin’s music.
Listen now:
https://www.mixcloud.com/artsoundfm/the-gershwin-project-episode-25/
