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   What is Rhapsody in blue about?

   • Rhapsody in Blue has been interpreted as a musical portrait of Jazz Age New York City. Rhapsody in Blue has been interpreted as a musical portrait of early-20th-century New York City.

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   Who wrote Rhapsody in blue?

   • 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.

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   Why is 'Rhapsody in blue' so popular?

   • From the moment of its premiere a century ago, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue has been recognized as an icon of the Jazz Age, a sassy, tuneful, irresistibly down-to-earth portrait of a country that had found its voice and was poised to take its place on the world stage.

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   Why is 'Rhapsody in blue' celebrated at Carnegie Hall?

   • 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.

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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.

   • Composed: January 1924
   • Form: Rhapsody

   • Published: June 12, 1924 Harms, Inc.
   • Genre: Orchestral jazz

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   Sep 13, 2011 · 165K. 19M views 12 years ago. George Gershwin's famous "Rhapsody in Blue" played by Libor Pesek and the Slovak National Philharmonic Orchestra. All copyright belongs to its respective owners...

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   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 “An Experiment in Modern Music” concert at New York ’s Aeolian Concert Hall.

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   Feb 12, 2024 · New Music Friday: 5 albums out Feb. 16, plus 'Rhapsody in Blue' still thrills at 100. Gershwin died in 1937 from a brain tumor, at just 38. Who knows what American classical music would sound...

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   Dec 1, 2023 · Learn about the history and impact of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a landmark work that blends jazz and classical music. Discover how different performers and arrangers have interpreted and adapted this American masterpiece for piano and orchestra.

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   Feb 12, 2024 · Learn the remarkable story of how George Gershwin composed his jazz-inspired masterpiece for piano and orchestra in just a month. Discover the inspiration behind its title, its iconic clarinet glissando and its premiere by Paul Whiteman's band.