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Composer of the WeekGeorge Gershwin (1898-1937)Episodes

  1. Next Monday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Melting Pot

    1/5Donald Macleod explores the early life of George Gershwin.(R)

  2. Next Tuesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    He Rhapsodises Blues

    2/5Donald Macleod explores the years after Gershwin’s huge success with Rhapsody in Blue.(R)

  3. Next Wednesday16:00
    BBC Radio 3

    An American in Paris

    3/5Donald Macleod explores George Gershwin’s time in Paris in the spring of 1928.(R)

  4. Thu 9 Apr 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    Gershwin in Hollywood

    4/5Donald Macleod tells the story of George Gershwin’s first experience of Hollywood.(R)

  5. Fri 10 Apr 202616:00
    BBC Radio 3

    The First Great American Opera

    5/5Donald Macleod focuses on the origins and evolution of Gershwin’s opera Porgy and Bess.(R)