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George Gershwin 1898 – 1937. An American composer, pianist and painter whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Among his best-known wor...
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- Jayne Anne Strutt
Feb 10, 2018 · Gershwin moved to Hollywood and composed numerous film scores until his death in 1937 from glioblastoma multiforme, a malignant brain tumor. [3] Gershwin's compositions have been adapted...
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- Sherway Academy of Music
A one hour illustrated talk on the life and work of George Gershwin, written and presented by the award-winning Gershwin specialist Jack Gibbons with Sir Ben Kingsley as the voice of George...
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May 17, 2021 · The Gershwin brothers play a large role in music/musical theatre history. The two wrote almost exclusively together and helped shape the direction of musical theatre in the jazz age. So with that said, here is a list of the classic George and Ira Gershwin musicals, sorted chronologically.
Oct 5, 2020 · How did George Gershwin go from being from a high school dropout to become a wealthy composer? We look at how he made his fortune.
Apr 27, 2012 · It's no coincidence: Both shows were generated by the Gershwin estates, the nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews charged with looking after a legacy that's not only highly loved, but...
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In this frequently reprinted anecdote, the young American met Stravinsky (or Ravel in some tellings) and asked for lessons. The European master replied by asking Gershwin how much money he made and, after Gershwin named an astronomical sum, quipped: “Then I should take lessons from you!”
