Patrick Bade
Jerome Kern
Summary
Jerome Kern was the American composer of the Broadway smash hit, “Show Boat”, which is arguably the greatest and most enduring of all musicals. Patrick Bade takes a look at his work throughout his 40+ year career during which he composed over 700 songs. Perennial favourites include “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” “Look for the Silver Lining,” “A Fine Romance” and “Who?”
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.