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George Gershwin ( / ˈɡɜːrʃ.wɪn /; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs "Swanee ...
5 days ago · George Gershwin, one of the most significant and popular American composers of all time. He wrote primarily for the Broadway musical theatre, but his orchestral and piano compositions were also important. His notable works included the composition Rhapsody in Blue and the opera Porgy and Bess.
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- George Gershwin made piano rolls for player pianos, played the piano in nightclubs, demonstrated sheet music for a music publishing company, and wo...
- George Gershwin died of a brain tumour at the age of 38.
- With his lyricist brother Ira, George Gershwin composed numerous popular songs (such as “Embraceable You” and “They Can’t Take That Away from Me”),...
- George Gershwin is important for his great talent as a melodist in both popular and classical genres and for his chamber and orchestral works that...
Apr 2, 2014 · George Gershwin was one of the most significant American composers of the 20th century, known for popular stage and screen numbers as well as classical compositions.
Dec 4, 2014 · Leonard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic and plays piano in a performance of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at the Royal Albert Hall in 1976.
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Feb 18, 2014 · Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), as well as the opera Porgy and Bess...
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Learn about the life and works of George Gershwin, one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Discover how he combined jazz, classical and musical theatre styles, and created masterpieces such as Rhapsody in Blue, Porgy and Bess, and Shall We Dance.
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