Who said "A composer's job is to capture the spirit of his time."?

This quote is attributed to George Gershwin.

A composer's job is to capture the spirit of his time. - George Gershwin

"A composer's job is to capture the spirit of his time."

George Gershwin Art

Jazz Composer Pianist American 1898–1937

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"The stage is my true home."

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"Living well means living properly."

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