George Gershwin
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Concerts
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September 26, 2011 Hear the whole concert with superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel and guest pianist Herbie Hancock.
July 4, 2008 Gershwin's Great American Opera, "Porgy and Bess," from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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January 11, 2008 The veteran vocalist sings songs from her latest CD, the Grammy-nominated Avant Gershwin.
December 14, 2006 A varied history of American choral music from colonial anthems to the music of Leonard Bernstein.
February 20, 2006 Marin Alsop conducts the Aspen Festival Orchestra in a performance from the Aspen Music Festival.
January 12, 2006 Three songs highlighting his poetry and lyricism, arranged for string quartet by Stanley Silverman.
Studio Sessions
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April 16, 2008 Rupa Marya sings in French, Spanish, English, and Hindi while maintaining a career as a doctor.
July 28, 2006 Guitarist Ralph Towner was inspired by a wide array of influences, from Bach to Brazil and jazz.
Interviews & Profiles
August 21, 2011 A new production of the classic Gershwin opera takes a surprisingly story-driven approach.
June 10, 2011 Jazz musician Gordon Goodwin has arranged George Gershwin's piece for his brassy Big Phat Band.
November 14, 2009 The Baltimore conductor programs a season that explores cultural and musical connections.
September 6, 2009 The radio showcase for young musicians celebrates by catching up with some of its illustrious alums.
June 30, 2009 Leonard Bernstein performs American music with mid-century flair in this 1959 recording.
January 5, 2009 Hear Rob Kapilow discuss the ways composers can set a tone in their works' opening seconds.
October 23, 2008 Revisit the summer of 2008 by reveling in George Gershwin's languid, gently rocking "Summertime."
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July 18, 2008 Here's how a simple Gershwin tune became the theme song for wherever the living is easy.
March 12, 2007 On her new CD, Avant Gershwin, Patti Austin finds fresh inspiration in Gershwin's classics.
January 20, 2007 George Gershwin's "Second Rhapsody" isn't nearly as well known as "Rhapsody in Blue." Pity.
October 10, 2005 George Gershwin's iconic opera about black life in South Carolina debuted 70 years ago on Broadway.
February 13, 2000 At age 25, George Gershwin took only three weeks to compose his most identifiable masterpiece.
Discover Songs
November 9, 2010 The classical cellist has meandered in many musical directions. This time, jazz with eight cellos.
November 5, 2010 This week, we asked the question: which long-gone composer would make the perfect dinner guest.
October 8, 2000 Was this work an opera or a musical, a serious work or a patronizing minstrel show?
Reviews
June 28, 2007 New tracks from the '30s Broadway and radio star Ruby Elzy have been released on CD.
More Stories
November 15, 2011 A 1937 Gershwin film features some of the brothers' best tunes and some delightful ensemble dances.
November 19, 2012 Our suggestions for a Turkey Day playlist, brimming with American sounds.
April 18, 2012 Opera reinvents itself in the hands of innovative composers facing a new century.
July 28, 2011 Watch what happens when the celebrated cabaret artist sings Gershwin with a string quartet.
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February 9, 2011 Little did George Gershwin know that his lovable song would evolve into something far greater.
