Rhapsody in Blue

About Rhapsody in Blue

Rhapsody in Blue is a musical composition by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band written in 1924, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. The composition was orchestrated by Ferde Grofé three times, in 1924, in 1926, and finally in 1946. The piece received its premiere in a concert entitled An Experiment in Modern Music, which was held on 12 February 1924, in Aeolian Hall, New York, by Paul Whiteman and his band with Gershwin playing the piano. .

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About this song

Credited to

George Gershwin, Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein

Album

Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue & An American in Paris · Track 1 of 2 · Opens the album

Released

January 1, 1970

Duration

16:27

Ranking

#7 most played George Gershwin track on Foxsoundi

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From the album: Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue & An American in Paris