Which American composer wrote 'Rhapsody in Blue' and 'Porgy and Bess'?
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George Gershwin
Gershwin successfully blended classical music with jazz and popular song. His 'Rhapsody in Blue' premiered in 1924 and became a definitive American work.
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- Which American musician composed both the opera 'Porgy and Bess' and the concert work 'Rhapsody in Blue'?