A musical ode to the joys of summer, celebrating the season's vibrant beauty, freedom, and love, capturing the essence of carefree leisure.
Musical Setting
Musical Expression
Slow, melancholic beginning with delicate piano notes gradually building in intensity. Emotionally charged vocals soar over a lively, jazz-infused section. A sense of longing and nostalgia permeates throughout, culminating in a powerful, climactic finale.
Performance Challenges
Trivia
Known for its timeless melody and evocative lyrics, this jazz standard was composed by George Gershwin for the opera Porgy and Bess in 1935.
