On this day 127 years ago, on September 26, 1898 (August 11, 1898 in the lunar calendar), Gershwin, an American composer, was born. George Gershwin, an American composer. Born on September 26, 1898. Started learning piano at the age of 12 and began a career as a composer in 1914. Published the first song "You Want Them, You Won't Get Them" two years later. The 1924 large-scale musical "Goodbye Madam!" premiered successfully on Broadway. Fame for "Rhapsody in Blue". 1931's "I Sing for You" satirized the American political system. His most successful large-scale work was the opera "Porgy and Beth" written in 1935. Also composed many serious musical works, including a piano concerto in F major, etc. Died in July 1937. George Gershwin's opera "Porgy and Bess" (1935)