Gershwin (Introducing Composers)

by RolandVernon (Author), IanAndrew (Illustrator)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $3.42

  The lives of some amazing people who have brought music to our world Each book concentrates on one of the world's most famous composers. Tracking their history to give us an insight into their lives as composers and as famous historical characters. - Each book gives us a look into the minds of these famous composers and how there experiences have shaped them into the composers we know today. - Tracking the composers from young proteges to their rise as composers, each book goes indepth in to the key landmark events and time of their lives. Also providing commentary of the major historic events of the time. - Illustrated in full colour and making use of contemporary pieces. The illustrations bring life to the stories being told. - The information is clearly presented enticing younger readers to take interest into this often boring subject, it does this by focusing on the composer as a person rather that just a composer of classical music.

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  Hardcover
  1996

  $3.42

  Set within the context of the times in which he lived, this book which is one of a series, focuses on Gershwin. He was a street kid from the poor side of New York who from an early age was determined to succeed. Through hard work and talent he made a dazzling career for himself on Broadway. He became a star at an exciting time in America's history, but this wasn't enough. Gershwin wanted to be remembered as a composer of serious music. In this work he created a new kind of American music that has lasted beyond the fashion of time. When film with sound began to be shown in the 1930s audiences preferred to go the cinema rather than the theatre. Soon many actors and musicians including Gershwin, who,left New York in 1936, were attracted to Hollywood. The following year he developed a brain tumour and died.