George Gershwin's Life and Rich Musical Legacy Explored
Article details George Gershwin's rise from a Brooklyn youth to a monumental composer. It notes Rhapsody in Blue, major works, critical reception in Europe, and praise from peers like Ira Gershwin, Paul Whiteman, and Ferde Grofe. It also outlines his death in 1937 and ongoing memorials and estate matters.
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Los Angeles Philharmonic
the Museum of the City of New York
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Record Review Roundup of Jazz and Blues LPs
A column lauds Grand Prix racing sound LPs and Nina Simone S blues. It highlights RCA Victor Vintage reissues The Panassie Sessions and Johnny Come Lately Duke Ellingtons wartime sides, Bill Evans at Town Hall, Harold Vicks combo jazz, and Morton Goulds instrumental set Gould Makes the Scene.
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Kosygin Seeks Film Feedback From Nicole Courcel
In Moscow at the French embassy reception, actress Nicole Courcel told Soviet Premier Kosygin that Soviet films are too serious and should be more enjoyable. Kosygin responded that film conditions should reflect reality and that understanding would come as viewers adapt socially.
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Montreal Actress to Play Saint Joan on NBC Hall of Fame
Genevieve Bujold of Montreal will star as Saint Joan in a two hour NBC Hall of Fame adaptation of George Bernard Shaw. The production marks her American television debut and is adapted by Writers Guild Award winner Robert Hartung.
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Robert Hartung
Simon Quartet to Premiere at Plaza Suite on Broadway
Neil Simon will present Plaza Suite a quartet of short plays set at New York's Plaza Hotel. The Saint Subber production directed by Mike Nichols debuts early 1968 and features two main characters linking the playlets about different couples.
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