the end or conclusion, as of a speech. 2. something that closes; a fastening, as of a purse. 3. the final phase of a transaction, especially the meeting at which procedures are carried out in the execution of a contract for the sale of real estate.
George Gershwin had a long-term relationship with Kay Swift. They met in 1925, when Kay was married. However, after Kay has marriage dissolved in 1934, because of her involvement with George, her affair with George lasted for around ten years in all. Gershwin frequently consulted Swift about his musicals and other work.
Roughly three weeks before the composition was to premier, George noticed an advertisement which announced the premier of an exciting new composition by George Gershwin. In less than three weeks, George would compose the work which defined his career and elevated him to a level of greatness.