George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, premiered in 1924 by the
Paul Whiteman Orchestra was billed as “An Experiment in Modern Music”.
The piece fused symphonic and jazz styles, reflecting Gershwin’s background as a popular songwriter.
George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, premiered in 1924 by the
Paul Whiteman Orchestra was billed as “An Experiment in Modern Music”.
The piece fused symphonic and jazz styles, reflecting Gershwin’s background as a popular songwriter.