Program Highlight Fascinatin' Rhythm: Born in 1896, 08/12/17 Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By classical intern Published August 7, 2017 at 10:00 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Listen • 57:52 Pinterest George Gershwin, born Dec 6, 1896 Program 1733By accident of biology, more important songwriters were born in 1896 than any other year. An hour to take advantage of the serendipitous moment.