Packed with Gershwin’s own dazzling piano solos, Rhapsody in Blue has become one of the most famous orchestral pieces of all time. Growing up in New York City, George Gershwin’s musical gift ...

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Those who knew George Gershwin and the Gershwin saga may wax ... no matter the season, Rhapsody in Blue can't miss. The years have certainly lent enhancement to his music, and the glib interplay ...

The result was Rhapsody in Blue. The first performance on February 12, 1924 (attended by the likes of Rachmaninov, Stravinsky and Toscanini) was a triumph – if controversial – and it made Gershwin ...

This year marks the 100th anniversary of composer George Gershwin's famous masterpiece, “Rhapsody in Blue”, which has also served as United Airlines’ beloved theme song. Originally part of a marketing ...

As well as being an incredibly gifted pianist, Gershwin was also an accomplished clarinet player. So in honor of his famous clarinet opening in the 1924 recording of "Rhapsody in Blue," the clip ...