George gershwin biography pbs downton abbey

Personal

Born Jacob Gershvin, September 26, 1898, in Brooklyn, NY; son of Moshe (a businessman) and Rose (Bruskin) Gershvin; died of a brain tumor, July 11, 1937, in Beverly Hills, CA.

Education: Studied music with Charles Hambitzer, Edward Kilenyi, Rubin Goldmark, Wallingford Reigger, Henry Cowell, and Joseph Schillinger.

Career

Composer and pianist. Orchestral and classical works include Rhapsody in Blue, 1924; Concerto in F for Piano, 1925; An American in Paris, 1928; Second Rhapsody, 1931; Cuban Overture, 1932; Variations on I Got Rhythm for Piano and Orchestra, 1934; Porgy and Bess, a folk opera, with libretto by Dubose Heyward and lyrics by Ira Gershwin and Hayward, 1935; and Three Preludes, 1936.

Musical scores include The Passing Show, 1916; La La Lucille, 1919; George White Scandals, 1920-24; A Dangerous Maid, 1921; Blue Monday (operetta), 1922; The Rainbow, 1923; Sweet Little Devil, 1924; Primrose, 1924; Lady, Be Good!,