Rhapsody in Blue - Wikipedia
Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition for solo piano and jazz band by George Gershwin. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the work combines elements of classical music with …
George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue - Leonard Bernstein, New York ...
Leonard Bernstein conducts the New York Philharmonic and plays piano in a performance of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at the Royal Albert Hall in 1976.
Rhapsody in Blue | Jazz, Orchestral, Piano | Britannica
Rhapsody in Blue, musical composition by George Gershwin, known for its integration of jazz rhythms with classical music, that premiered on February 12, 1924, as part of bandleader Paul Whiteman ’s …
'Rhapsody in Blue,' Gershwin's musical melting pot, at 100 : NPR
Feb 12, 2024 · It was the opening salvo that introduced George Gershwin 's Rhapsody in Blue, a piece teeming with possibilities not only for the composer but for what American music could sound like.
Rhapsody in Blue - Gershwin
The RHAPSODY IN BLUE remains a standard in the symphonic repertoire and its melodies have graced stages around the world, including the opening ceremonies of the 1984 Los Angeles Summer …
Rhapsody in Blue: How Gershwin’s hastily composed ‘jazz concerto ...
Feb 12, 2024 · George Gershwin ’s Rhapsody in Blue stands out as one of the great symphonic contributions of 20th century classical music, certifying its author’s place in the history books as one …
Rhapsody in Blue (1945) - IMDb
RHAPSODY IN BLUE (Warner Brothers, 1945), directed by Irving Rapper, subtitled "The Story of George Gershwin," is a tribute to America's most original composer of the twentieth century. It's an …
Rhapsody in Blue, George Gershwin - LA Phil
Rhapsody in Blue premiered on February 12, 1924, with the composer as soloist in Ferde Grofé’s orchestration for jazz band.
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue | Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Working on a tight deadline, Gershwin feverishly composed the concerto in only five short weeks! The result was Rhapsody in Blue, one of the most frequently performed pieces in American musical history.
THE STORY BEHIND: Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
Mar 10, 2025 · “Blue” refers to his masterful blending of blues and jazz elements into an orchestra context. The result is an exciting, fast-paced piece that could only have been written in America.