George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ Still Hits the Right Notes at 100 The most famous American classical work incorporated vernacular genres and remains an inspiration to musicians today. By ...

Music Joni Mitchell sang Gershwin. I think I heard divine intervention. The legendary singer-songwriter delivered something utterly profound during her surprise performance after accepting the ...

Recent recordings of George Gershwin's concert works and 'Porgy and Bess' may not be Americans' idea of Gershwin — but is Gershwin, played with love and care and imagination.

Gershwin placed his song "Summertime" at the beginning of his opera Porgy and Bess, and for good reason. Pianist and composer Rob Kapilow demonstrates how, in just a few measures, Gershwin ...

The show, titled “Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song,” is a co-production of WETA Washington, D.C., Ken Ehrlich Productions and the Library of Congress.

George Gershwin artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music ...

More than half a century after the tragic death of George Gershwin at age 38, dozens of Gershwin scores long presumed lost are belatedly coming to light. And though Gershwin probably will always ...

Gershwin made two quick stops in Charleston, in December of 1933 and January of 1934 (en route to, and from, Florida), and was able to hear a few spirituals and visit a few café.

In the years 1930 and 1931, George Gershwin was earning more than Ruth and Hoover combined. Big money was coming in not only from his songs but also from his classical compositions.

As the saying goes, "when in doubt, go Gershwin." Well there really wasn't much doubt, but MasterVoices will open its 2019-2020 season with Let 'Em Eat Cake, which is getting a rare showing for ...