Gershwin was influenced by French composers of the early twentieth century. The orchestrations in Gershwin's symphonic works frequently seem comparable to those of Ravel; similarly, Ravel's two piano concertos demonstrate an influence of Gershwin. Gershwin asked to learn with Ravel. Gershwin's own Concerto in F. was condemned for being connected to the work of Claude Debussy, more so than to the probable jazz style. The association did not discourage

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