ABOUT THE EVENT
Phoenixville Public Library presents pianist/singer/lecturer Fred Miller in a tribute to George and Ira Gershwin on Thursday, September 18, 6:30 PM at the Library. George Gershwin´s legacy transcends that of nearly any other musical figure in the twentieth century. Beginning in his teens, the energetic prodigy moved with an unparalleled versatility and speed through the worlds of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway & Hollywood, classical music, blues, jazz and ultimately grand opera. Bookish lyricist Ira Gershwin was less flamboyant than his glamorous, outgoing brother; but he is considered in all quarters to be one of the great American lyricists. In his lecture-in-song, Fred Miller salutes the magic and the music of the Gershwin name.
Pianist/Singer/Lecturer Fred Miller has spent the last several decades in many musical fields including grand opera, musical comedy, classical piano and chamber music. However, his current professional life revolves around American Popular Song. Each of his more than seventy (70) Lectures-In-Song is a full 60-75 minute musical program profiling a great personality or important facet of American Popular Song. Fred presents them at libraries, retirement villages, arts organizations and scores of private venues throughout New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Fred is also the founder and director of the Copper Penny Players, a ten-week singing class for amateur singers that, after 40+ years, is now something of a Delaware Valley institution.
This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/lecture-in-song or by calling 610-933-3013 x132. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.
610-933-3013 x132
