Gersh·win

(gûrsh′wĭn), George 1898-1937.

American composer who brought jazz idiom to classical music forms in his orchestral works, such as Rhapsody in Blue (1924), and composed the scores for many musical comedies. His collaborations with his brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin (1896-1983), include the opera Porgy and Bess (1935).

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Gershwin

(ˈɡɜːʃwɪn)

1. (Biography) George, original name Jacob Gershvin. 1898–1937, US composer: incorporated jazz into works such as Rhapsody in Blue (1924) for piano and jazz band and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935)

2. (Biography) his brother, Ira, original name Israel Gershvin. 1896–1983, US song lyricist, noted esp for his collaboration with George Gershwin

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Gersh•win

(ˈgɜrʃ wɪn)

n.

1. George, 1898–1937, U.S. composer.

2. his brother, Ira, 1896–1983, U.S. lyricist.

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Noun	1.	Gershwin - United States lyricist who frequently collaborated with his brother George Gershwin (1896-1983) Ira Gershwin
	2.	Gershwin - United States composer who incorporated jazz into classical forms and composed scores for musical comedies (1898-1937) George Gershwin

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That's because six incredibly talented musicians gathered at the Harrisburg First Presbyterian Church to perform an hour's worth of George Gershwin songs to raise money for the Christian Community Compassion Center, better known as 4C's.

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On February 25, the musicians will present a jazz concert dedicated to the great jazz composer George Gershwin. The night's leading lady will be Sarah Fenwick, a well-established musician not only on the island's jazz scene, but the live music scene in general.

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He also performed Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the Ulster Orchestra at the BBC Proms "Last Night" celebrations, which were broadcast live from Belfast on BBC Four and BBC Radio Ulster.

Martin in concert at church

Waverly, Nova Scotia-born soprano Barbara Hannigan won this year's Grammy for Best Classical Solo Vocal Album with this eclectic mix of Luciano Berio, Alban Berg and George Gershwin, a testament to her remarkable versatility as singer, conductor and arranger, as well as (according to the CD booklet's fine print) co-sound editor and translator.

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Arranging Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and the Creation of an American Icon.

Arranging Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue and the Creation of an American Icon

MAKING a return to the stage with Huddersfield Philharmonic Orchestra, international pianist Slava Sidorenko is to play the flamboyant Gershwin Piano Concerto in F at the ensemble's spring concert on Saturday, April 23.

From cabaret to an overture; International pianist Slava Sidorenko makes a welcome return with leading orchestra Philharmonic

Synopsis: "Jazz: America's Gift: From Its Birth to George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue & Beyond" delves into the rich and storied history of American jazz beginning with its roots in early American folk song and the blues, to its evolution into the sound and splendor of the Jazz Age.

Jazz: America's Gift

Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin, arranged for horn octet by Peter Damm.

Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin