George Gershwin - a story of Gershwin
(1898 – 1937)
Gershwin is an American composer and pianist. His compositions spanned both popular and classical genres.
Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions:
* Rhapsody in Blue
* An American in Paris
* Porgy and Bess.
* Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Porgy and Bess
"... tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black beggar living in the slums of Charleston, South Carolina. He attempted to rescue Bess from the clutches of Crown, her violent and possessive lover, and Sportin' Life, the drug dealer."
* Summertime
* AGT
* 15 songs in a movie made
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Gershwin is an American composer and pianist. His compositions spanned both popular and classical genres.
Among his best known works are the orchestral compositions:
* Rhapsody in Blue
* An American in Paris
* Porgy and Bess.
“... a musical composition for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects.”
* Melodica concerto version from the Nodame Cantabile series
* Melodica concerto version from the Nodame Cantabile series
* Piano concerto - Leonard Bernstein on piano & conducting
“... a symphonic composition inspired by time Gershwin had spent in Paris
* I got rhythm in the An American in Paris (film) - Gene Kelly.
"... tells the story of Porgy, a disabled black beggar living in the slums of Charleston, South Carolina. He attempted to rescue Bess from the clutches of Crown, her violent and possessive lover, and Sportin' Life, the drug dealer."
* Summertime
* AGT
* 15 songs in a movie made
Source: Wikipedia
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