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New Recordings of Gershwin Musicals.

Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews two recordings of the Gershwin musicals "Of Thee I Sing" and "Let 'Em Eat Cake." They were both conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas earlier this year on the fiftieth anniversary of the composer's death.

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Other segments from the episode on December 23, 1987

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, December 23, 1987: Interview with Mimi Sheraton; Review of Michael Tilson Thomas and the Gershwin Brothers' album "Of Thee I Sing ; Let 'Em Eat Cake"; Interview with Bryan…

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