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Born
26 September 1898
Born In
Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States
Died
11 July 1937 (aged 38)
George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), as well as the opera Porgy and Bess (1935). Gershwin studied piano under Charles Hambitzer and composition with Rubin Goldmark and Henry Cowell. He began his career as a song plugger, but soon started composing Broadway theatre works with his brother Ira Gershwi… read more
George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924)… read more
George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), as well as the opera Porgy and Bess (1… read more

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1 Play track Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls Rhapsody in Blue
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2 Play track Song Book: The Man I Love. Slow and in singing style Song Book: The Man I Love. Slow and in singing style
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3 Play track Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls An American in Paris
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4 Play track 101 Classics, Volume 4: A Selection From the Worlds Greatest Orchestras Summertime
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5 Play track Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls So Am I
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6 Play track The Greatest Songs of I Got Rhythm
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7 Gershwin Plays Rhapsody In Blue 'S Wonderful
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8 A short guide to George Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue - Live
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9 The Voice of Leontyne Price Porgy and Bess: Summertime
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10 George Gershwin's Song-Book: No. 16, 'S Wonderful George Gershwin's Song-Book: No. 16, 'S Wonderful
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  1. 112,932 listeners

    24 Mar 2005 · 31 tracks

    Gershwin: Piano Works
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  2. 66,284 listeners

    1 Jan 1993 · 12 tracks

    Gershwin Plays Gershwin: The Piano Rolls
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  3. 44,365 listeners

    6 Jan 2003 · 41 tracks

    The Essential George Gershwin
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  4. 31,759 listeners

    30 Sep 2004 · 56 tracks

    GERSHWIN: Porgy and Bess (Winters, Williams, Long) (1951)
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