George Gershwin TLS on Early Developments Concerning "Porgy and Bess"

Boldly signed "George Gershwin" on personal letterhead, addressed to Mr. C. E. Honce of the Associated Press.1p, measuring 8.25" x 10.75", New York, dated January 22, 1935. With flattened mail folds and light soiling and dampstaining. Small ink spot. Large and bold signature.

Gershwin writes about early work on "Porgy and Bess", reading in part: "…I believe it is a little early to give you a description of the music of 'Porgy' as the presentation of the opera has been postponed until the early part of next season. I am going South to begin orchestrating. Perhaps when I return the time will be more propitious for the article you wish…"

George Gershwin (1898-1937) was an American pianist and composer, best known for his classical, musical, and “folk opera” oeuvres, including "Funny Face" (1927), "An American in Paris" (1928), "Porgy and Bess" (1935), and numerous Hollywood music scores. His promising career was cut short, however, when he died at the age of 38 of a malignant brain tumor.

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