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Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition written by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman , the work premiered in a concert titled "An Experiment in Modern Music" on February 12, 1924, in Aeolian Hall , New York City.
Sep 13, 2011 · George Gershwin's famous "Rhapsody in Blue" played by Libor Pesek and the Slovak National Philharmonic Orchestra. All copyright belongs to its respective own...
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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.
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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 New York ’s Aeolian Concert Hall. The composition, perhaps Gershwin’s most famous, is one of ...
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Provided to YouTube by Sony ClassicalRhapsody in Blue (2017 Remastered Version) · Leonard Bernstein · George Gershwin · Columbia Symphony OrchestraGershwin: ...
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Robert Alda stars as the composer George Gershwin, who struggles with his music and his love life in this film based on his life. The film features songs from his repertoire, such as "Swanee" and "Rhapsody in Blue", and was nominated for two Oscars.
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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 , and Anne Brown also star, while Irving Rapper directs.
