An American in Paris - Gershwin
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The best American classical music
5. An American in Paris - Gershwin
The clue's in the title with this jaunty composition. Even the tiniest details are inspired by the sights and sounds of the French capital, seen through American eyes - to make sure it really does sound like Paris, Gershwin brought a selection of French taxi horns over to the States for the New York premiere!
