Great Moments in Music
The Music of George M. Cohan
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Great Moments in Music presents music-centered programs built around composers, performers, and notable works. This installment focuses on the music of George M. Cohan, the American songwriter and entertainer whose songs became closely associated with the Broadway stage and popular musical theater.
The program offers a radio listening experience shaped by musical selections and spoken context, bringing Cohan’s work into focus through performance. His repertoire is known for its lively theatrical character and memorable melodies, making this a chance to hear music connected with one of Broadway’s best-known songwriters.
With its emphasis on music and its creators, the series suits listeners who enjoy historical performances and introductions to influential figures in American popular song. The Cohan program centers that experience on a composer whose work helped define an energetic, distinctly theatrical sound.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.