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  1. 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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  2. Mar 21, 2024 · Sir Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin have collected the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for their contribution to music.

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  3. Feb 10, 2018 · Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928) as well as the contemporary opera Porgy and Bess (1935). Gershwin studied piano...

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  4. 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.

  5. One of the best loved composers and songwriters of all time, George Gershwin had no interest in music as a boy. But when he was 10 his parents bought a pian...

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  6. At the peak of his career, Gershwin moved to Hollywood, where he was commissioned to compose music for the film, Shall We Dance, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. While working on a follow-up film with Astaire, Gershwin began experiencing severe headaches and unusual sensations.

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  8. 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.

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