Pictured: Richard Glazier and Ira Gershwin in 1975.
Acclaimed pianist and Gershwin authority Richard Glazier joins award-winning vocalist Natalie Cordone for From Gershwin to Garland, a captivating concert celebration of the composers, performers, and songs that shaped American popular culture on Stage West at the Herberger Theater Center in Downtown Phoenix on November 21.
Richard’s lifelong connection to the Gershwin legacy began as a child, when a correspondence with lyricist Ira Gershwin led to a personal invitation to visit him in Beverly Hills and play George Gershwin’s piano in the Gershwin home. Inspired by Ira’s encouragement, Richard dedicated his career to preserving and sharing the timeless music of George Gershwin and the Great American Songbook.
Featuring stunning vocals, virtuosic piano artistry, rare archival footage from the Gershwin family collection, and personal stories from Hollywood’s golden age, From Gershwin to Garland brings the unforgettable music of Broadway and Hollywood to life. Audiences will rediscover beloved classics from Gershwin and Judy Garland, including “’S Wonderful,” “Someone to Watch Over Me,” “Summertime,” “The Man I Love,” “The Trolley Song,” “The Man That Got Away,” “Over the Rainbow,” and more.
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