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 jazz-influenced effects and premiered in a concert titled "An Experiment in Modern Music" on February 12, 1924, in Aeolian Hall, New York City.

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.

George Gershwin's famous "Rhapsody in Blue" played by Libor Pesek and the Slovak National Philharmonic Orchestra. All copyright belongs to its respective own...

Feb 12, 2024 · George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was one of the first successful works to combine jazz and classical music. Then there's the question of appropriation. Was Gershwin stealing from Black culture?...

Mar 14, 2025 · 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 …

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 of the most celebrated American composers of his era.

Rhapsody in Blue, subtitled The story of George Gershwin is a 1945 American biographical film about composer and musician George Gershwin, released by Warner Brothers. Robert Alda stars as Gershwin. Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, Hazel Scott, …

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 Olympics, where it was performed by 84 pianists.

Mar 10, 2025 · Title: Rhapsody in Blue. Composer: George Gershwin (1898-1937) Last time performed by the Rhode Island Philharmonic: Last performed October 20, 2018 with Bramwell Tovey conducting and soloist Aaron Diehl. In addition to a solo piano, this piece is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, bass clarinet, two bassoons, three horns, three ...

Rhapsody in Blue: Directed by Irving Rapper. With Robert Alda, Joan Leslie, Alexis Smith, Charles Coburn. George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.