Sharing favorite music – Rhapsody In Blue

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.

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10 Responses to Sharing favorite music – Rhapsody In Blue

  1. glendl's avatar glendl says:

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

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  2. lovely's avatar lovely says:

    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

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  3. shiloh1973's avatar shiloh1973 says:

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

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  4. shiloh1973's avatar shiloh1973 says:

    Wrong one, although this was good too.

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  5. shiloh1973's avatar shiloh1973 says:

    Stella, PLEASE DELETE> I need a nap

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