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Consider the three performances included below.
After watching the clips and investigating the storylines and context of these performances (through accompanying materials and research of your own), write an essay (minimum of 250 words) that discusses and answers the following questions:
The commonalities among these three performances.
Why each was relevant to audiences and social issues during the time of their premiere.
Do you see a different value in the musical arts after learning more about music of the 20th century and operettas/ballets/musicals?
Performance #1
George Gershwin’s Operetta, Porgy and Bess, premiered in 1935. In order to view the video, you will need to click Play twice – Click Play below, then click the “Watch on YouTube” link to view the video through YouTube. You can also read the lyricsLinks to an external site..
Summertime – Anne Brown – Movie SequenceLinks to an external site.
Summertime – Anne Brown – Movie Sequence
Now, watch the accompanying material for Porgy and Bess. Below is an interview with Anne Brown (Bess) where she discusses first joining the cast and her thoughts on George Gershwin writing for the first cast made up entirely of people of color.
Performance #2
Leonard Berstein’s, West Side Story, premiered on Broadway in 1957. Watch the opening number below.Now, watch the accompanying material, a short segment about West Side Story which includes the overture/opening to his Symphonic Dances. Be sure to click the CC in the video play bar, if you’d like to access the captions.
Performance #3
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton premiered on Broadway in 2015. Watch the video of the opening number performed at the Grammys below. You can also read the lyricsLinks to an external site.
