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![]() George Gershwin
Conceived as an American folk opera, it is considered racist by some
composer American
Libretto by DuBose Heyward, and lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Dorothy Heyward. Based on Heyward's novel Porgy.
(1935) The original cast contained classically trained black singers rather than white singers in blackface (as was widely accepted at the time), and so marked an important step forward for black actors in American theater.
Brooklyn. 1898-1937. Composer, became famous for his musical comedies, popular songs, symphonic works
For orchestra and Cuban percussion instruments, 1932
For piano and orchestra, 1934
2003 - Book by Winnie Holzman
Classical, Broadway and jazz works
Lyrics by Ira Gershwin; from the musical Girl Crazy
With Ira Gershwin
Orchestral, solo piano, operas and Broadway musicals; 1898-1937
1926 - inducted in 2006
1929 - inducted in 1997 |
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