George Gershwin
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One of the most versatile and significant composers of the 20th century, George Gershwin had a major impact on American music. Follow in his fantastic footsteps, as he takes you on a musical journey from his time as a young Russian immigrant to the creator of such masterpieces as ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, ‘Porgy and Bess’ and ‘American in Paris’, to mention but a few. Join him on a whirlwind tour of his short, albeit, successful career.
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