Albums include the essential george gershwin, twentiethcentury masters, and fascinating rhythm the half of it dearie, blues. The rhapsody was extremely important to the future of american music because. Their musical ambitions started at an early age and they rose to international fame with their contemporary rendition of gershwins rhapsody in blue one of the. But, by chance, ira had been to an exhibition of whistlers paintings and saw the painters nocturne in blue and green of the thames at chelsea. 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 jazzinfluenced effects the composition was commissioned by the bandleader paul whiteman. Rhapsody in blue by gershwin, george from amazons classical music store. Gershwin uses piano as the main instrument in rhapsody. The oregon symphony is proud to present the first of the sounds of home series, focusing on immigration, and we invite you to join us in thinking about this topic central to american identity. Gershwins rhapsody in blue took the stuffy rigidity of classical music and laced it with a fresh new sound harlem was kicking around the cabaret clubs called jazz to make arguably the most unequivocally american piece of music ever recorded. His appearance at the library would have been notable on any occasion, but it was remarkably so on this one, for he brought with him as a gift to the library his original manuscript of george gershwins famous rhapsody in blue, an.
Casual classical listener and in love with this 20111225t04. In this richly informative guide david schiff considers the piece as musical work, historical event and cultural document. Edward gardner conducts the royal academy of music symphony orchestra for george gershwins rhapsody in blue with soloist adrian brendle. George gershwin was born jacob gershowitz at 242 snedicker avenue, brooklyn, new york in 1898. George gershwin, labeque sisters, katia labeque, marielle. In addition to gershwin, the recording also features the original clarinetist, ross gorman, who played that famous opening glissando at the debut of rhapsody in blue on february 12, 1924, at new yorks aeolian hall. Katia labeque, marielle labeque, george gershwin, bernstein gershwin. Gershwins rhapsody in blue the library of congress.
Those who saw the fantasia 2000 rendition of this piece saw an excellent representation of the music. George gershwin, paul whiteman with his orchestra and chorus, earl wild. Given the pieces structure, we like the fantasia 2000s segment featuring the rhapsody in blue. The rhapsody in blue, as ira gershwin titled the work, was subsequently arranged for piano and orchestra, as well as for just about every imaginable combination of instruments, and remains the most wellknown and popular of all twentieth century american compositions. In a period in which national american music was developing with composers of the caliber of aaron copland and others trained in europe, george gershwin, the son of russianjewish immigrant parents, went some way towards bridging different styles of music which include jewish, jazz and classical and entwined them together. Music profile for george gershwin, born 26 september 1898. Originally released on lp in the 60s, it has been released on cd a couple of times, most recently on unesco classics was originally on seraphim. Rhapsody in blue, piano concerto thibaudet, alsop, baltimore so. Gershwins rhapsody in blue the story behind a hastily. George gershwin, paul whiteman with his orchestra and chorus, earl wild george gershwins rhapsody in blue. When the duo piano team of sisters katia and marielle labeque return to severance.
The rhapsody in blue 1924 established gershwins reputation as a serious composer and has since become one of the most popular of all american concert works. The labeque sisters, katia and marielle, are an internationally known french. Symphonic suite from on the waterfront sony classical originals. Bars 2472, 173227, 243303 and 387425 shows the piano solo, and how element of classical music comes through. Feifei dong, piano samuel boutris, clarinet roger kalia, music director. In georges early years the family moved around quite a bit between the loweer east side 425 third ave, 21 second ave. What is considered the definitive recording of rhapsody. The words of ira gershwin upon hearing katia and marielle labeques ground breaking recording of his brother georges rhapsody in blue. Stream george gershwin rhapsody in blue by rogeriolourenco from desktop or your mobile device.
Gershwins original title for it was american rhapsody. Includes a cd with full piano accompaniment and full performance, broken into major sections for easy rehearsal. The national jukebox is a project of the library of congress packard campus for audio visual conservation. The title would reflect the european and american influences. The goal of the jukebox is to present to the widest audience possible early commercial sound recordings, offering a broad range of historical and cultural documents as a contribution to education and lifelong learning.
The labeque sisters, katia born 11 march 1950 and marielle born 6 march 1952, are an. The present cd of rhapsody in blue and concerto in fis, in a word, a travesty. George gershwin rhapsody in blue by rogeriolourenco. Yet they are not officially considered part of a films score. Here they return to the rhapsody with a performance that shows their utter mastery and adds insights gained over a quarter century of performing. George gershwin rhapsody in blue, maja babyszka 15 years old piano duration. A spectacular arrangement for solo marimba and piano.
George gershwin rhapsody in blue by rogeriolourenco published on 20111002t07. Rhapsody in blue f released in september 1945 by warner bros. There is chromaticism, some jazz rhythm, and lots of dynamic contrast, with chord construction that is not too. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its use in united airlines commercials has made it even more ubiquitous. Rhapsody in blue is the musical kaleidoscope of america. Also on the program is rachmaninoffs symphonic dances, which features driving rhythms intermingling with lush, romantic melodies.
Gershwin wrote rhapsody for 2 pianos and orchestra although grofe changed it to one solo piano and orchestra. This edition presents one of gershwins famous themes in solo form with all of the harmonic richness of the original, but arranged to be more playable for the lessadvanced student. Browse all recordings rhapsody in blue, take 2 192406. Why not call the new piece rhapsody in blue instead, he suggested. Gershwin responds with rhapsody in blue, which debuts at aeolian hall in 1924 under the baton of bandleader paul whiteman also playing himself. My favorite rhapsody in blue was a hollywood bowl orchestra conducted by felix slatkin leonards father with leonard pennario as the soloist.
Rhapsody in blue by george gershwin by le0pard, november 18, 2016 this is the next entry in a series from early 2012 that looks at the use of needle dropped songs, many of them popular tunes, in movies. But it was their celebrated 1980 recording of gershwins rhapsody in blue, which sold over half a. Rhapsody in blue is a musical composition by george gershwin for solo piano and jazz band written in 1924, which combines elements of classical music with jazzinfluenced effects. Concert an experiment in modern music george gershwin piano, paul whiteman band. Gershwins piece was the capstone of an event billed as an experiment in modern music, organized by paul whiteman, who conducted the orchestra onstage and. G ershwin called rhapsody in blue a musical kaleidoscope of america, of our vast melting pot, of our unduplicated national pep, of our blues, of our metropolitan madness an ideal description. Gershwins beloved rhapsody in blue, inspired by the blues and jazz of the roaring twenties, established gershwins reputation as a serious composer and has since become one of the most popular american concert works. Complete your gershwin, leonard bernstein collection.
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