On January 26, the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the UM Gershwin Initiative presented a centennial concert of works by George Gershwin and his lyricist brother Ira ...

This post was updated May 10 at 10:05 p.m. The Student Alumni Association announced Mark Foster as the recipient of the 2026 George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement. The honor ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. The classic songs "Lady Be Good," "Embraceable You," "'S Wonderful," "Love Is Here To Stay," "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off," "Fascinating Rhythm," "I Got Rhythm," ...

The Jacksonville Symphony's 75th anniversary season concludes with six concerts in May and June, including film scores, cirque performances, and classical masterpieces. Special events include Mozart's ...

CONWAY — The Conway Women’s Chorus will conclude its fall session with a concert, Gershwin and Friends, featuring music inspired by George and Ira Gershwin. The 15-member chorus will perform at 2 p.m.

Gershwin wrote lyrics for enduring jazz standards, including "I Got Rhythm" and "Embraceable You". We talk with Michael Owen, author of Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words, and listen to some of his hits.