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In 1926 Gershwin read PORGY, DuBose Heyward’s novel of the South Carolina Gullah culture, and immediately recognized it as a perfect vehicle for a “folk opera” using blues and jazz idioms. PORGY AND BESS (co-written with Heyward and Ira) was Gershwin’s most ambitious undertaking, integrating unforgettable songs with dramatic incident.
Ira Gershwin fue un maestro de la comedia musical durante las décadas de 1920 y 1930, cuando el vodevil estaba en su esplendor. Con sus memorables letras, Gershwin cautivó al público del escenario y la pantalla e inspiró a los artistas más importantes.
Ira retired at the age 58. In 1964, Ira added lyrics to three of his brother George's unfinished works. Ira Gershwin died in Beverly Hills, California on August 17, 1983. On Dec. 6, 1996, Ira was the first lyricist to be honored by a special tribute performance on the centennial observance of his birth, in New York's Carnegie Hall.
Ira Gershwin dies in his Beverly Hills home at the age of 86. February 19, 1992. CRAZY FOR YOU opens at New York's Shubert Theatre. It wins multiple awards, including the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical and the 1993 Olivier Award (in London) for Best Musical. June 1998.
American songwriting duo who created some of the most memorable songs of the 20th century. Lyricist Ira Gershwin, December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983, who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937.
Ira Gershwin, ursprungligen Israel Gershowitz, född 6 december 1896 på Manhattan i New York, död 17 augusti 1983 i Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Kalifornien, var en amerikansk författare till främst sångtexter, även verksam som kompositör. Han var bror till kompositören George Gershwin.
Ira Gershwin (1896 - 1983) fue un compositor de Estados Unidos conocido por Ritmo loco, Las modelos, La estrella del norte, Vuelve a mí, Señorita en desgracia, An American in Paris: The Musical y ¿Adónde vamos ahora?
