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Michael Feinstein discusses George and Ira Gershwin

BROADCAST: Feb. 26, 1990 | DURATION: 00:31:08

Synopsis

Interviewing Michael Feinstein, American singer, pianist, and music revivalist, about his music and his work cataloging Ira Gershwin’s collection of phonograph records.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 26, 1990

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
31 minutes, 8 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Music - Classical Music & Opera Music - Other Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Feinstein, Michael--Interviews. Singers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Pianists--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Radio programs Feinstein, Michael, interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Gershwin, George, 1898-1937 Gershwin, Ira, 1896-1983 Harburg, E.Y. (Edgar Yipsel), 1896-1981 Broadway musicals Music composition Berlin, Irving, 1888-1989

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