Rhapsody in Blue
GENINT 741.488
Osher (50+). In this course, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rhapsody in Blue, by exploring how it was came to be and how it's been interpreted.
About this course:
On February 12, 1924, an audience heard Rhapsody in Blue for the first time. It had taken George Gershwin just three weeks to write this landmark American work that bridged the worlds of jazz and classical music. In this course, we explore the key figures involved—George Gershwin, Paul Whiteman, Ferde Grofé and some of the great interpreters of this piece including Leonard Bernstein, Marcus Roberts and Bill Cunliffe—to understand the rich and interesting history of this treasured composition. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.Contact Us
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