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He's known as a composer of jazz / showtunes. Together with his brother, Ira, they wrote many famous songs in the 1920's and 30's.

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he allowed African Americans to participate in theater changing it from only being inclusive to white to open for all. He did this with his 1935 production of "Porgy and Bess.

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Who composed the music for the famous opera porgy and bess and the famous orchestral peice rhapsody in blues?

Who is The composer of "Rhapsody in Blue" George Gershwin


What was George gershwin famous for?

His music


What was the name of George Gershwin's famous brother who helped him?

Ira


Famous song George Gershwin composed?

Rhapsody in Blue, for piano and orchestra.


What are some famous names that start with G?

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How many siblings does george gershwin have?

George Gershwin had one sister; Francis Gershwin.


From which famous opera by George Gershwin is the song 'It Ain't Necessarily So'?

'Porgy and Bess'


When was George Gershwin born?

George Gershwin was born on September 26, 1898.


Who composed the music for the famous opera porgy and bess and the famous orchestal piece rhapsody in blue?

George Gershwin.


George gershwin's brother?

Ira Gershwin


The composer of the opera porgy and bess and rhapsody of blue?

The composer of Porgy and Bess was George Gershwin. He also composed the Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra.


What is George Gershwin's birthday?

George Gershwin was born on September 26, 1898.