An American in Paris is a symphonic composition by American composer George Gershwin which debuted in 1928. Inspired by Gershwin's time in Paris, it is in the form of an extended tone poem evoking the sights and energy of the French capital in the 1920s. In addition to the standard instruments of the symphony orchestra, the score features period automobile horns; Gershwin brought back some Parisian taxi-cab horns for the New York premiere of the composition. Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, particularly between 1000 and 1900. ... George Gershwin photograph by Edward Steichen in 1927. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world Paris is Frances capital and largest city, straddling the river Seine in the north central part of the country. ... A symphonic poem or tone poem is a piece of orchestral music in one movement in which some extra-musical programme provides a narrative or illustrative element. ... It has been suggested that Roaring Twenties be merged into this article or section. ... Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ...

• "An American In Paris" is second only to Rhapsody In Blue as a favorite of Gershwin's classical compositions.

• The score also features instruments rarely seen in the orchestral setting: celesta and saxophones.