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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.
Oct 21, 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.
George Gershwin, orig. Jacob Gershvin, (born Sept. 26, 1898, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.—died July 11, 1937, Hollywood, Calif.), U.S. composer. Born to Russian-Jewish immigrants, he heard jazz performed live from about age six.
May 14, 2018 · George Gershwin >American composer George Gershwin (1898-1937) was eminently successful in >popular music, as well as in the classical field with several concert works >and an opera that have become standards in the contemporary repertory.
George Gershwin stands as an iconic figure in the annals of American music. The mastermind behind some of the most celebrated compositions of the 20th century, Gershwin’s influence spans across various genres, ranging from popular stage numbers to classical compositions.
George Gershwin was at the height of his career in 1937. His symphonic works and three PRELUDES for piano were becoming part of the standard repertoire for concerts and recitals, and his show songs had brought him increasing fame and fortune.
Jun 7, 2006 · George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn in 1898, the second of four children from a close-knit immigrant family. He began his musical career as a song-plugger on Tin Pan Alley, but was soon...
George Gershwin: he forged a new musical language for 20th-century America. Whether it's Broadway songs or jazz-influenced pieces for the concert hall, George Gershwin is regarded as one of the greatest melodists of the 20th century. GAB Archive/Redferns via Getty Images. BBC Music Magazine.
Jan 15, 2007 · This comprehensive biography of George Gershwin (1898-1937) unravels the myths surrounding one of America's most celebrated composers and establishes the enduring value of his music.
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.
