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  1. George Gershwin (/ ˈ ɡ ɜːr ʃ. w ɪ n /; born Jacob Gershwine; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned popular, jazz and classical genres.

  2. Aug 22, 2024 · 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.

  3. 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.

  4. George Gershwin wrote great songs and shows for the theatre, but he always fancied himself as a serious composer. And he was - in fact, one of the 20th century’s greatest. 1. Humble origins. George Gershwin was born in New York City into a Russian Jewish immigrant family.

  5. 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.

  6. Jul 21, 2024 · George Gershwin was a man of many talents. He mixed classical and popular music in a way that made him a trailblazer in the early 20th century. His creative style changed the music world, and his pieces like Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris are now classics in both jazz and classical music.

  7. Gershwin Greatest Hits - George Gershwin 1898-1937 (Full Album) 288 Likes. 45,104 Views. 2015 Apr 21. 0:00:00 - STRIKE UP THE BAND 0:02:47 - RHAPSODY IN BLUE 0:19:13 - PRELUDE NO.1 0:20:40 -...

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