George Gershwin was an American composer known for his popular and classical music compositions. He is considered one of the most important American composers of the 20th century.
- George Gershwin was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1898.
- He dropped out of school at the age of 15 to work as a Tin Pan Alley song plugger.
- Gershwin's breakthrough came in 1924 with the premiere of Rhapsody in Blue.
- He continued to create popular and classical music, including the opera Porgy and Bess.
- George Gershwin died in 1937 at the age of 38.
Rhapsody in Blue is considered Gershwin's most famous musical composition.
Gershwin's music was inspired by his love of jazz and his experiences in New York City and Paris.
George Gershwin died of a brain tumor in 1937 at the age of 38.
Porgy and Bess is significant as it is one of the first American operas to feature African American characters and voices.
George Gershwin is considered one of the most important American composers of the 20th century, known for his popular and classical music compositions that bridged the gap between jazz and classical music.