Porgy and Bess (1935); Ira Gershwin's works with other composers, 1938-54

Class Preparation

• Read Kantor & Mason, Broadway: The American Musical, ​pp. 140-145.
• ​Handout of Class 8 slides
• Class 8 Selected Lyrics

YouTube Links & Playlists

 Porgy and Bess: A Concert of Songs (1919, Frankfurt Symphony, Cape Town Opera Chorus, Soloists)--14 selections in a 48-min setting for orchestra, chorus and soloists.
​​ Other Playlists & Links:

• Highlights of the Metropolitan Opera's 2019 Production of Porgy and Bess​
• ​Class 8 Videos (those actually shown--or referenced--in class, other than those in the "Met 2019 Highlights" playlist above)