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Over the Rainbow

Over the Rainbow. BBC Radio Birmingham (UK), fall 2001. A discussion of the song with Jane Horrocks (who sang it in the play and film Little Voice), John Fricke (noted Wizard of Oz historian), Ernie Harburg, Deena Rosenberg, and others. This program is available online at the BBC's website.

Yip and Gersh: A Celebration of Two Brilliant American Lyricists – E.Y. “Yip” Harburg and Ira Gershwin

Yip and Gersh: A Celebration of Two Brilliant American Lyricists - E.Y. "Yip" Harburg and Ira Gershwin. Over 20 songs with lyrics by Harburg and Gershwin are performed in this tribute held at City College of New York on June 14, 2003. Conceived by Deena Rosenberg. Directed by Michael Montel. Singers: Judy Blazer, Stephen Bogardus, Sherry … Continue Reading ››

Fascinating Rhythms: Songs by the Gershwins, Yip Harburg and Friends

Fascinating Rhythms: Songs by the Gershwins, Yip Harburg and Friends. A private performance held November 15, 2000 for a dinner meeting of the Post Graduate Hospitals Alumni Association of NYU at the Water Club in New York City. Conceived and narrated by Deena Rosenberg. With singers Sherry Boone, Michael McElroy, Diane Sutherland and musical director-pianist Alex … Continue Reading ››

Yip Harburg: Broadway’s Social Conscience

Yip Harburg: Broadway's Social Conscience. A performance held at the New York Historical Society on April 14, 1999. Conceived and narrated by Deena Rosenberg. With singers Stephen Bogardus, Sherry Boone, Tommy Hollis and Nancy Opel. Musical director, David Brunetti. This recording is not a commercial product and is available only from The Yip Harburg Foundation.