95 years ago today, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, a mix of classical music with modern effects written for piano and jazz band, premiered in New York City. Commissioned by conductor Paul Whiteman for a concert entitled “An Experiment in Modern Music,” the 26-year-old Gershwin composed the 9-minute piece on a train ride to Boston—and […]
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