Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” at 100

Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” at 100 – The Listeners' Club

George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was premiered one hundred years ago today, on the snowy afternoon of February 12, 1924, at Aeolian Hall on Manhattan's West ...

Rhapsody in Blue – The Listeners' Club

George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was premiered one hundred years ago today, on the snowy afternoon of February 12, 1924, at Aeolian Hall on Manhattan's West ...

"Rhapsody In Blue" At 100: Why George Gershwin's Hotly Debated ...

In a controversial New York Times opinion piece titled "The Worst Masterpiece: 'Rhapsody in Blue' at 100," the jazz pianist and composer called the classical ...

Bela Fleck Weighs in on Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' and Offers a ...

28th New York Times piece, “The Worst Masterpiece: 'Rhapsody in Blue' at 100,” in which he derided the Gershwin classic as being “naive,” “ ...

Most quintessential "American" piece? : r/classicalmusic - Reddit

Between them, Gershwin and Copland pretty much defined the quintessential American sound in orchestral music. "Rhapsody in Blue", "An American ...

What made Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue unique? How ... - Quora

Rhapsody in Blue was/is unique for its integration of jazz rhythms with classical music. It speaks in the musical language of the blues and of ...

Rhapsody In Blue – A Gershwin Classic Turns 100 | J. P.'s Blog

The concert was, for the most part, a dud, but “Rhapsody in Blue” was very well received by the audience. Whiteman's band was 23 pieces, and ...

RHAPSODY IN BLUE AT 100: CONCERT OF HOPE

This evening, we pay tribute to the incomparable George Gershwin, whose iconic Rhapsody in Blue, premiered a century ago, bridged classical ...

WNYC Centennial: The New Sounds of 1924

... Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" from Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra. ... 100 years later and you're listening to new sounds. [MUSIC]. Tonight ...

Rhapsody in Blue turns 100 at the Philadelphia Orchestra | Bachtrack

... 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. A winter storm had other plans, though, bringing the first significant snowfall the ...

Rhapsody for This Land: The American Odyssey in Music Live from ...

... 100th anniversary of Gershwin's exuberant American anthem "Rhapsody in Blue." Presented by WNYC, which also recently turned 100, St. Ann's ...

RHAPSODY IN BLUE at 100 by AMERICAN GROOVES RADIO ...

George Gershwin's RHAPSODY IN BLUES premiered at ... CLUB CAROUSEL and many more offered everything in the way of musical hilarity! ... RHAPSODY IN BLUE at 100.

George Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' is a story of jazz, race and the ...

George Gershwin, the modern composer best-known for his Rhapsody in Blue, died in hospital in Hollywood on July 11 after an operation for tumor on the brain.

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George Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue” had its ... They would also head to the Harlem clubs that were not far from the Gershwin home. ... Rhapsody in Blue at 100.” “ ...

Program Notes: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue - The Florida Orchestra

George Gershwin (1898-1937) Rhapsody in Blue Duration: ca. 16 minutes. This year marks the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue, a ...

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Rhapsody in Blue turned 100 on February 12 of this year. This iconic ... That is exactly what Marcus Roberts did when creating his version of Gershwin's work.

George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue - Bix Beiderbecke

The chosen period begins with the world premiere of Rhapsody in Blue by Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra with George Gershwin as pianist in 1924 at Aeolian Hall ...

The Knights | Happy 100th birthday to George Gershwin's legendary ...

Happy 100th birthday to George Gershwin's legendary work, “Rhapsody in Blue”! ... music to life for young listeners and families. Huge ...

Rhapsody in Blue | Winston-Salem Symphony

Brahms' Second Symphony, Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Ray Ushikubo, and music from Strauss' Der Rosenkavalier. ... The premiere of ...

George Gershwin masterpiece turns 100 | Hot Springs Sentinel ...

The clarinet glissando is central to "Rhapsody in Blue" like the opening strains of Beethoven's "Fifth Symphony." One is drawn to the melody ...