S1E53: Opera on Broadway - Gershwin and Porgy and Bess

When we hear the name George Gershwin, we often associate it with jazz or musical theater, but he didn't see himself that way. He saw himself as a standard composer of his time and influenced by the sounds around him. So what does that mean for his opera Porgy and Bess? Or is it a Broadway musical? DISCLAIMER: This episode contains acts of extreme violence, hints at sexual misconduct, and deals with racial controversy. Listener discretion is advised. Theme music is by Daryl Banner: https://darylbanner.bandcamp.com/ Become a member of The Composer Chronicles on Patreon to get ad-free versions of all the episodes, early access to those ad-free versions, access to the member-only podcast Unscripted, and other things podcast related! https://www.patreon.com/thecomposerchronicles Sign up for Run the Town! | Alexandrian Media Store Music used in this episode: Paris in the Rain by Martin Landstrom Fragile by Bonn Fields Lost Lovers' Theme by Bonn Fields Origo by Bonn Fields Nephrite by Bonn Fields December Feeling by Vendla Anew by Hara Noda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecomposerchronicles/message