Rhapsody in Blue
George Gershwin composes Rhapsody in Blue, symphonic jazz composition
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
George Gershwin Biography and Timeline
Follow George Gershwin through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.
George Gershwin, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1924–1935Years on this page
1924
1935
Porgy and Bess
1st performance of, "Porgy & Bess"
Porgy and Bess Broadway Premiere
George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess premiered in New York, portraying the lives and struggles of residents of Catfish Row.
Records, sources and methodology
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