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Ira Gershwin (Nueva York, 6 de diciembre de 1896-Beverly Hills, 17 de agosto de 1983) fue un destacado letrista de musicales de teatro estadounidense, que colaboró con su hermano menor ―el compositor George Gershwin― para crear algunas de las canciones más memorables del siglo XX.
Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershovitz; December 6, 1896 – August 17, 1983) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, composer George Gershwin, to create some of the most memorable songs in the English language of the 20th century.
Learn about the life and achievements of Ira Gershwin, the first lyricist to win a Pulitzer Prize and a master of the American musical theatre. Explore his collaborations with his brother George, other composers, and his legacy of songs, shows, and films.
La contribución de Ira Gershwin al éxito de esos musicales de Broadway sigue siendo reconocida por muchos. Murió en Beverly Hills en 1983. Como tributo a su genio musical y sus logros, Ira Gershwin recibió una estrella en el Paseo de la Fama el 4 de junio de 1998.
Ira Gershwin (born Dec. 6, 1896, Manhattan, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Aug. 17, 1983, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American lyricist who collaborated with his younger brother, George Gershwin, on more than 20 Broadway musicals and motion pictures until George’s death (1937) and who later collaborated on films and plays with others—Moss ...
Ira Gershwin. Inductee. 1896- 1983 Born/Died. 1971 Inducted. Won Pulitzer Prize for "Of Thee I Sing" Ira Gershwin was born in New York City, the son of a Russian Jewish immigrant, on December 6, 1896.
Learn about the life and legacy of George and Ira Gershwin, the songwriting team who composed some of the most iconic songs of the Jazz Age and the American musical theatre. Explore their musical theatre and film scores, their folk opera PORGY AND BESS, their concert works, and their legacy in the Gershwin Prize and the Library of Congress.
