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Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition written by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz -influenced effects. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the work premiered in a concert titled "An Experiment in Modern Music" on February 12, 1924, in Aeolian Hall, New York City.
Jul 9, 2019 · 1.2K. 59K views 4 years ago. Ross Gorman’s clarinet glissando leads off this historic two-sided acoustically-recorded 12-inch 78 of the George Gershwin masterpiece, arranged for orchestra by...
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Paul Whiteman (1890-1967) recorded this for Victor on June 10, 1924 - the record is nearly 100 years old.... Here is the original recording of Rhapsody In Blue.
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Dec 1, 2023 · By Harry Haskell. Carnegie Hall celebrates 100 years of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue —a quintessential, early fusion of classical music and jazz that remains one of the 20th century’s most popular works.
© 2024 Google LLC. Multiple sources cite Victor’s musical director Nat Shilkret as the actual conductor of this particular session. It was the second two-sided 12-inch Victor r...
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On June 10, 1924, Whiteman, his orchestra, and Gershwin made the first recording, captured acoustically, of the “Rhapsody.” Victor Records (Whiteman’s label) released it as a 12-inch disc on the prestigious blue label. The recording cuts out about a third of the score in order to fit it onto two sides.
Jun 28, 2022 · Tracklist: 1. Rhapsody In Blue - I 2. Rhapsody In Blue - II 3. Rhapsody In Blue - III 4. Rhapsody In Blue - IV 5. Rhapsody In Blue - V 6. Rhapsody In...
