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CARNEGIE HALL PRESENTS

’S Wonderful: Celebrating the Music of George Gershwin

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 2 PM Online

Michael Feinstein by Joe Martinez

From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, Carnegie Hall to Hollywood, few composers have left such an indelible imprint on a wide spectrum of American music as George Gershwin. Join Michael Feinstein—ambassador of the Great American Songbook—and special guests for this lively exploration of Gershwin’s enduring influence in both popular and classical traditions.

In addition to clips from classic filmsRhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris and past performances by Catherine Russell and Brian Stokes Mitchell, this episode includes “Love Is Here to Stay” with Christine Ebersole, selections from Porgy and Bess with Alicia Hall Moran and Joseph Joubert, and “Shall We Dance” and “’S Wonderful” with Feinstein.

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Performers

Michael Feinstein

with Special Guests
Christine Ebersole
Alicia Hall Moran

Joseph Joubert, Piano

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“American Songbook at NJPAC Hosted by Michael Feinstein” clips courtesy of NJTV News, a production of Public Media NJ, Inc.

“Shall We Dance”
Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Warner Geometric Music obo Ira Gershwin Music (GMR) and Chappell & Co. Inc. (ASCAP), Frankie G. Songs (ASCAP), Nokawi Music (ASCAP) administered by Steve Peter Music in the US

“Rhapsody in Blue”
Written by George Gershwin (arr. Ferde Grofé)
WC Music Corp. (ASCAP)

“I Got Rhythm”
Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
WC Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Warner Geometric Music (GMR) obo Ira Gershwin Music (GMR)

“How Long Has This Been Going On?”
Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
WC Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Warner Geometric Music (GMR) obo Ira Gershwin Music (GMR)

“I Loves You, Porgy” / “Bess, You Is My Woman”
Written by George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, DuBose Heyward, and Dorothy Heyward
WC Music Corp. (ASCAP) and Warner Geometric Music (GMR) obo Ira Gershwin Music (GMR), Frankie G. Songs (ASCAP), DuBose and Dorothy Heyward Memorial Fund Pub (ASCAP), Nokawi Music (ASCAP) administered by Steve Peter Music in the US

Allegro agitato from Piano Concerto in F
Written by George Gershwin
WC Music Corp. (ASCAP)

“(Our) Love is Here to Stay”
Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Warner Geometric Music obo Ira Gershwin Music (GMR) and Chappell & Co. Inc. (ASCAP), Frankie G. Songs (ASCAP), Nokawi Music (ASCAP) administered by Steve Peter Music in the US

“’S Wonderful”
Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Warner Geometric Music obo Ira Gershwin Music (GMR) and Chappell & Co. Inc. (ASCAP)