LEGENDS: THE GEORGE GERSHWIN STORY {PART 2 OF 2} (RADIO)
Summary
Part two of this two-part program in this series which profiles legendary singers, musicians, and composers. Vocalist/pianist Michael Feinstein hosts this tribute to "one of America's greatest contributions to the world of music" -- composer George Gershwin. Highlights include the following: Feinstein comments on George and Ira Gershwin's final collaboration, "Our Love Is Here To Stay"; the host acclaims Gershwin's flair as a pianist; biographer Ed Jablonski defends Gershwin from charges that he was unable to play other composers' music proficiently; Feinstein recalls which composers had influenced Gershwin; the host asserts that jealousy had caused many to attack Gershwin's "serious" music; Feinstein remembers Ira's remarks about George's personal life and his unresolved emotions about George's death. Also includes a recording of Oscar Levant playing a medley of passages from Gershwin tunes on the piano, while recalling the late composer. Musical selections include the following: "Our Love Is Here To Stay," "'S Wonderful" (Michael Feinstein), "How Long Has This Been Going On?" "Embraceable You," and "Rhapsody in Blue." Includes commercials.
Details
- NETWORK: WNEW-AM
- DATE: November 30, 1999
- RUNNING TIME: 1:01:49
- COLOR/B&W: N/A
- CATALOG ID: R:11313
- GENRE: Radio - Arts documentaries; Radio - Music
- SUBJECT HEADING: N/A
- SERIES RUN: N/A
- COMMERCIALS:
- Radio - Commercials - Prudential-Bache Securities
CREDITS
- Quincy McCoy … Producer, Director
- Jim Harlan … Producer, Director
- Tony Monte … Associate Producer
- Michael Feinstein … Instrumentalist, Pianist, Host
- Edward Jablonski … Guest
- George Gershwin
- Ira Gershwin
- Oscar Levant