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An American in Paris is a jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) [1] for orchestra by American composer George Gershwin first performed in 1928. It was inspired by the time that Gershwin had spent in Paris and evokes the sights and energy of the French capital during the Années folles.
An American in Paris, composition by George Gershwin, subtitled “A Tone Poem for Orchestra.” It premiered at Carmegie Hall in New York City on Dec. 13, 1928, and it was the first of Gershwin’s purely orchestral works, with no role for piano but plenty of jazz harmonies and spirit.
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An American in Paris is a 1951 American musical romantic comedy film inspired by the 1928 jazz-influenced symphonic poem (or tone poem) [4] An American in Paris by George Gershwin.
An American in Paris. In the mid-1920s, Gershwin stayed in Paris for a short period, during which he applied to study composition with the noted Nadia Boulanger - pictured - who, along with several other prospective tutors such as Maurice Ravel, rejected him.
An American in Paris (1951) was developed by Freed from George Gershwin’s orchestral suite. Kelly, who also choreographed the film, exhibited his trademark exuberance as Jerry Mulligan, an American artist studying in Paris who allows himself to be supported by a wealthy patron (Nina Foch)…
Legendary MGM producer Arthur Freed approached Ira about creating an original film musical based on the songs he wrote with his brother, centered on George’s AN AMERICAN IN PARIS. Ira signed on, and what emerged was a film classic that took home six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Jerry's fortunes appear bright when he is discovered by Milo Roberts (Nina Foch), a wealthy, attractive American patroness who purchases two of his paintings - to his complete surprise. When he questions her name, she breezily explains it to him: "As in Venus de."
