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Ira Gershwin nel 1925. Premio Pulitzer nel 1932. Ira Gershwin, noto anche con lo pseudonimo di Arthur Francis (nato Israel Gershovitz; New York, 6 dicembre 1896 – Beverly Hills, 17 agosto 1983 ), è stato un librettista e paroliere statunitense .
The original family name was Gershovitz, which George and Ira ’ s parents anglicized to Gershvin and which the family later changed to Gershwin. Ira was born first, in New York City on December 6, 1896. Their father, Morris, was a businessman who changed ventures and addresses at a dizzying pace.
George and Ira Gershwin will always be remembered as the songwriting team whose voice was synonymous with the sounds and style of the Jazz Age. By the time of their 1924 Broadway hit, LADY, BE GOOD!, George had worked with lyricist Buddy DeSylva on a series of revues, GEORGE WHITE’S SCANDALS, while Ira enjoyed success with composer Vincent Youmans on TWO LITTLE GIRLS IN BLUE.
6 de ene. de 2017 · George Gershwin plays I Got Rhythm at the opening of New York's Manhattan Theatre on 5 August 1931, his performance filmed from three different camera angles...
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22 de nov. de 2012 · Musician Michael Feinstein chronicles his experience working as an archivist and cataloger for legendary songwriter Ira Gershwin. The book is presented through the stories of 12 of the Gershwin ...
Ira Gershwin was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century. With George, he wrote more than a dozen Broadway shows, featuring songs such as "I Got Rhythm", "Embraceable You", "The Man I Love" and "Someone to Watch Over Me". He was also responsible, along with ...
15 de nov. de 2011 · November 15, 2011 • George and Ira Gershwin wrote some of their best songs for movies — one of which, 1937's A Damsel in Distress, has just been issued by Warner Archives. Critic Lloyd ...
