Classic Gershwin: The Life of George Gershwin in music & words at The Cinema Museum, London on Saturday 13th January 2018

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Classic Gershwin

The Life of George Gershwin in music & words

Add to my Calendar 13-01-2018 19:30 13-01-2018 21:30 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.” "Terrific!" In addition to enjoying fabulous music, guests will have the opportunity to explore The Cinema Museum, a unique collection of artefacts, memorabilia and equipment that preserves the history and grandeur of cinema from the 1890s to the present day.   The Cinema Museum, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

The Cinema Museum
Dugard Way
Lambeth
London
SE11 4TH
England

Saturday 13th January 2018
7:30 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.”

"Terrific!"

In addition to enjoying fabulous music, guests will have the opportunity to explore The Cinema Museum, a unique collection of artefacts, memorabilia and equipment that preserves the history and grandeur of cinema from the 1890s to the present day.

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