George Gershwin Archives

Classic Gershwin Showreel

29th April 2018

A taster of Classic Gershwin, 7 Star Arts’ most popular mixed genre production, starring Viv McLean (piano) and Susan Porrett (narrator). Music by George Gershwin

‘GERSHWIN 1925’ Centenary Concert

3rd December 2025

Tyler Hay piano

Viv McLean piano

7 Star Arts invites you to an exclusive performance of George Gershwin’s Concerto in F on the centenary of its premiere in New York on 3 December 1925.

Performed in the two-piano version by acclaimed Gershwin interpreter Viv McLean and prize-winning young pianist Tyler Hay, the concert takes place in the elegant Bӧsendorfer Hall at Coach House Pianos’ sumptuous London showroom, located in the iconic art deco Talisman Building on New King’s Road.

In addition to the Concerto in F, the programme will include the Rhapsody in Blue together with shorter works by Gershwin

Tickets £35
Tickets must be booked in advance. No on the door ticket sales

Doors open 6pm for pre-concert drinks & mingling

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CLASSIC GERSHWIN XXXTRA at The 1901 Arts Club

15th December 2025

Experience a sensational evening of music, words and song celebrating the life of the great American composer George Gershwin at London’s most stylish small venue, the 1901 Arts Club.

7 Star Arts’ “wonderful” original full-length version of Classic Gershwin, starring:

Susan Porrett writer/narrator

Sofia Kirwan-Baez vocals

Alex Norton pianist

Viv McLean pianist

Written by Susan Porrett, CLASSIC GERSHWIN XXXTRA weaves the vibrant music of the ever-popular composer George Gershwin with his fascinating life story from birth in the colourful, teeming New York of 1898 to his tragically early death in 1937. The programme features popular Gershwin numbers including I Got Rhythm, The Man I Love and Rhapsody in Blue as well as lesser-known pieces, performed by a stellar cast. Plus post-concert Q&A and meet the artists in the bar afterwards

Tickets £40

Doors/bar open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start