Virginia Symphony Orchestra with Gershwin, An American in Paris in Concert, and more

George Gershwin, born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1898, was an American composer who blended jazz, popular, and classical music. He created iconic works like "Rhapsody in Blue," "An American in Paris," and the opera "Porgy and Bess" (featuring "Summertime"). Collaborating often with his brother Ira, he composed numerous Broadway hits. Gershwin received a Pulitzer Prize for "Of Thee I Sing" and his music remains celebrated worldwide.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, based in Southeastern Virginia, is known for world-class performances, innovative programming, and community engagement, with national acclaim and appearances at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center.