The Gershwin Brothers and the Broadway Musical:
Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway Ave, Walnut Creek
Thursday September 25th, 2014
6:30pm – 7:30pm | FreeAfter seeing the Gershwin musical, “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” on Broadway last fall, Tim Holt was inspired to explore the lives and music of the Gershwin brothers, George and Ira.
Holt will perform and play songs from the musical, including “S’Wonderful” and “Do Do Do,” as well as selections from “Porgy & Bess,” and other works by the Gershwin team. He’ll discuss their contribution to American popular music and give a behind-the-scenes look at how they crafted their music and words seamlessly together.
Tim will also discuss the work of other great composers from that era, including Yip Harburg (“Somewhere Over The Rainbow”), and Jerome Kern (“‘Ol Man River”).
As in his other programs, Tim will encourage audience members to celebrate our musical heritage by singing right along with him.