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The Gershwins: Pioneers of American Music and Iconic Lyricism

Ira and George Gershwin, two of the most celebrated names in American music, shaped the landscape of 20th-century music with their timeless compositions. Ira Gershwin, born on December 6, 1896, was the first lyricist awarded the Pulitzer Prize, while George Gershwin, born on September 26, 1898, received a posthumous Pulitzer in 1998 for his groundbreaking work. Together, they are known for classics like "I Got Rhythm," "Summertime," and the opera "Porgy and Bess." Their legacy includes musicals like "Crazy for You" and orchestral masterpieces such as "Rhapsody in Blue."

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The Gershwins: Pioneers of American Music and Iconic Lyricism

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  1. The Gershwins

  2. Ira Gershwin • Born- December 6, 1896 • Died- August 17, 1983 • First lyricist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize • Nominated three times for • Academy Awards

  3. George Gershwin • Born- September 26, 1898 • Died- July 11, 1937 • Received a special posthumous Pulitzer Prize in 1998

  4. Together • Won a Pulitzer Prize for Of Thee I Sing • Congressional Gold Medal in 1985

  5. Songs • I Got Rhythm • Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off • Someone to Watch Over Me • Summertime • Swanee • They Can’t Take That Away From Me

  6. Opera • Porgy & Bess

  7. Musicals • Crazy For You • Of Thee I Sing

  8. Orchestral Pieces • An American in Paris • Rhapsody in Blue

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