Sharing favorite music – Rhapsody In Blue

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Stella

As described in Wikipedia:

Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition by the American composer George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects.

The composition was commissioned by the bandleader Paul Whiteman. It was orchestrated by Ferde Grofé several times, including the original 1924 scoring, the 1926 “theater orchestra” setting, and the 1942 symphony orchestra scoring, though completed earlier. The piece received its premiere in the concert, An Experiment in Modern Music, which was held on February 12, 1924, in Aeolian Hall, New York City, by Whiteman and his band with Gershwin playing the piano.

This entry was posted in Music, video. Bookmark the permalink.

10 Responses to Sharing favorite music – Rhapsody In Blue

  1. glendl's avatar glendl says:
    April 3, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Thanks, Stella,
    Just what one needs to soothe the heart and soul.

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
  2. lovely's avatar lovely says:
    April 3, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Much like Wooly ❤️(has anyone heard from him) I could never pick a favorite.

    One of my newest (to me) songs that I can’t get enough of.

    Ne me quitte pas – Jacques Brel

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
  3. shiloh1973's avatar shiloh1973 says:
    April 3, 2020 at 3:19 pm

    In memory of the great Bill Withers who passed away today.

    Liked by 2 people

    Reply
  4. shiloh1973's avatar shiloh1973 says:
    April 3, 2020 at 3:22 pm

    Wrong one, although this was good too.

    Like

    Reply
  5. shiloh1973's avatar shiloh1973 says:
    April 3, 2020 at 3:25 pm

    Stella, PLEASE DELETE> I need a nap

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.