George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist who made a significant impact on the music world during his short but illustrious career. Born on September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, New York, Gershwin's early life was marked by a passion for music. He began playing piano at the age of 11 and soon started composing his own music.
One of Gershwin's most famous works is the jazz opera "Porgy and Bess," which premiered in 1935. The opera, which tells the story of a poor black man living in Charleston, South Carolina, during the 1920s, was a groundbreaking work that combined jazz, blues, and classical music. The opera's success cemented Gershwin's place as one of the most important American composers of the 20th century.
Throughout his life, Gershwin continued to push the boundaries of what was possible in music. He composed for a wide range of ensembles and genres, from symphonies to show tunes. His music is characterized by its unique blend of jazz, classical, and popular styles, which has made him a beloved figure among audiences around the world.
SHB 45 The Great British Dance Bands Play George Gershwin 1920 - 1928 EX
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George Gershwin Bernstein 1983 Vinyl LP Rhapsody in Blue/West Side Story EX/EX
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101 STRINGS MILLION SELLER HITS GERSHWIN / HENRY MANCINI 2xLP's 12" VINYL RECORD
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GEORGE GERSHWIN Blue Monday Chamber Opera LP Gregg Smith Singers Sealed
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Sergei Prokofiev / George Gershwin / Maurice Ravel , Julius Katchen , London Sym
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George Gershwin, Gregg Smith Singers - Blue Monday (A Chamber Opera) (LP)
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George Gershwin - Porgy & Bess - Original Soundtrack Vol.1 - 7" Vinyl
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FRED & ADELE ASTAIRE (George Gershwin) "I'd Rather Charleston" 1926 COLUMBIA
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GEORGE GERSHWIN (Piano Solo) "Someone To Watch Over Me" 1926 COLUMBIA 4539 [78]
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George Gershwin–Michael Tilson Thomas,Los Angeles Philharmonic Rhapsody 1985 LP
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GEORGE GERSHWIN (Piano Solo) "That Certain Feeling" 1926 COLUMBIA 4066 [78 RPM]
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Malcolm Binns - Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue Concerto In F - 12" vinyl LP album
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Gershwin Manhattan soundtrack Zubin Mehta 12" album CBS 73875 Soundtrack
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Porgy And Bess - George Gershwin - World Record Club T161vinyl LP G+/G+
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Leonard Bernstein , George Gershwin , The New York Philharmonic Orchestra And Co
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George Gershwin(Vinyl LP)Porgy And Bess-Allegro Records-ALL764-UK-1965-VG+/Ex
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GEORGE FEYER PLAYS ESSENTIAL GEORGE GERSHWIN - 2 x VINYL LP RECORDS PRE LOVED.
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VARIOUS A George Gershwin Anthology 1981 3 X Viny LP BOX Set Duke Ellington CBS
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EMI Digital 7 49568 1 Stereo 3x LP GERSHWIN Porgy and Bess Rattle Stunning NM
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Phase 4 Stereo Vinyl lp's -Goodman, Muller, Rogers, Heath, Gershwin, Camarata
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Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue / Kuhn Symphony for Blues vinyl LP MAL 586
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George Gershwin, Jimmy Warren, New York Revue Orchestra - Porgy And Bess, LP,
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George gershwin - Rhapsody In Blue The 1925 Piano Roll UK LP VGC in orig plastic
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Gershwin: Bernstein: Rhapsody in Blue. West Side Story: Symphonic Dances (DG)
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Gershwin - Rhapsody In Blue / An American In Paris (Bernstein) CBS 60135
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Sergei Prokofiev / George Gershwin / Maurice Ravel , Julius Katchen , London Sym
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Gershwin: Bernstein: Rhapsody in Blue. West Side Story: Symphonic Dances (DG)
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Gershwin - Rhapsody In Blue / An American In Paris (Bernstein) CBS 60135
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