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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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Feb 10, 2018 · 4.3K. 382K views 6 years ago. George Jacob Gershwin (/ˈɡɜːrʃ.wɪn/; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. [1] [2] Gershwin's compositions spanned both...
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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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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.
An American composer and pianist, George Gershwin penned the most recognizable pieces of music. The biography encompasses his childhood, life and timeline.
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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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.