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14 quotes by George Gershwin

George Gershwin (/ˈɡɜrʃ.wɪn/; September 26, 1898 – July 11, 1937) was an American composer and pianist. Gershwin's compositions spanned both popular and classical genres, and his most popular melodies are widely known. Among his best-known works are the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in Paris (1928) as well as the opera Porgy and Bess (1935). Gershwin studied piano under Charles Hambitzer and composition...
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Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise.

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True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time.

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It took me three weeks to write the 'Rhapsody in Blue.' I had always wanted to write something blue and Paul Whiteman inspired.

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All great composers of the past spent most of their time studying. Feeling alone won't do the job. A man also needs technique.

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Upper berth, lower berth, that's the difference between talent and genius.

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I want to say at once that I frankly believe that Irving Berlin is the greatest songwriter that has ever lived.... His songs are exquisite cameos of... →

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All these tales of people sitting down and composing symphonies just as though they were writing a letter are very much exaggerated; at least, it... →

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I frequently hear music in the very heart of noise.

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Why should I limit myself to only one woman when I can have as many women as I want?

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I didn't even start playing the piano until I was about 13 or 14. I guess I must have had a little talent or whatever-you-call-it, but I... →

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It is always possible to create something original.

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When I'm in my normal mood, music drips from my fingers.

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The extraordinary thing about my mother, she's so modest about me.

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