Documents 1952

1952 1952: George Gershwinâs âfolk operaâ, âPorgy and Bessâ, has had an astonishing success at the Stoll Theatre. With an all-black cast, it has been acclaimed for its…

Documents 1942

1942 1942: The Government is to use public money to subsidise Arts and Music for the first time. It will work through the Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts…