George Gershwin
George Gershwin (September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American pianist and composer, whose compositions spanned both popular and classical genres. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928), the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the jazz standards "Embraceable You" (1928) and "I Got Rhythm" (1930), and the opera Porgy and Bess (1935), which included the hit "Summertime".
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Second Rhapsody for Piano and Orchestra
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Fascinating Rhythm
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1924
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There's a Boat Dat's Leaving Soon for New York
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The Man I Love
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A Foggy Day
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How Long Has This Been Going On?
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Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Swanee
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I've Got a Crush On You (arr. Nelson Riddle)
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Embraceable You (arr. Nelson Riddle)
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Strike Up the Band (arr. Nelson Riddle)
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Embraceable You (arr. Nelson Riddle)
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Lady Be Good
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But Not For Me (arr. Nelson Riddle)
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Rhapsody in Blue
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By Strauss (arr. Nelson Riddle)
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ACO PERFORMANCES
Carnegie Kids Beat (1997-1998)
ACO Concert "The Gershwin Circle" (1998-1999)
ACO 40th Birthday Concert (2017-2018)
Third Stream (2006-2007)
Jazz at Lincoln Center Gala Benefit (2006-2007)