Classic Gershwin: The Life of George Gershwin in music & words at St Michael's (Church) Centre, London on Saturday 11th February 2017

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Classic Gershwin

The Life of George Gershwin in music & words

Add to my Calendar 11-02-2017 20:00 11-02-2017 22:00 36 Classic Gershwin The vibrant music of George Gershwin is interwoven with his fascinating life story from birth in the colourful, teeming New York of 1898 to his tragically early death in 1937. Join Viv McLean, piano and Susan Porrett, narrator for an intriguing, eclectic mix of Gershwin’s music from the much-loved 'Rhapsody in Blue', 'I got Rhythm Variations' and 'Swanee' to the rarely-played, classical Preludes. “Vividly illustrated.....highly recommended.” Frances Wilson (The Cross-Eyed Pianist)   St Michael's (Church) Centre, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

St Michael's (Church) Centre
Elmwood Road
Chiswick
London
W4 3DZ
England

Saturday 11th February 2017
8:00 PM

Programme

George Gershwin – 3 Preludes for piano
George Gershwin – Rhapsody in Blue (arr. Farrington)

Performers

Viv McLean – piano
Susan Porrett – Narrator

Programme Note

The vibrant music of George Gershwin is interwoven with his fascinating life story from birth in the colourful, teeming New York of 1898 to his tragically early death in 1937.

Join Viv McLean, piano and Susan Porrett, narrator for an intriguing, eclectic mix of Gershwin’s music from the much-loved 'Rhapsody in Blue', 'I got Rhythm Variations' and 'Swanee' to the rarely-played, classical Preludes.

“Vividly illustrated.....highly recommended.”

Frances Wilson (The Cross-Eyed Pianist)

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