Rhapsody in Blue
2 upcoming events across the UK
About Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition for solo piano and jazz band by George Gershwin. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the work combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects and premiered in a concert titled "An Experiment in Modern Music" on February 12, 1924, in Aeolian Hall, New York City. Whiteman's band performed the rhapsody with Gershwin playing the piano. Whiteman's arranger Ferde Grofé orchestrated the rhapsody several times, including the 1924 original scoring, the 1926 pit orchestra scoring, and the 1942 symphonic scoring.
Biography compiled automatically from publicly available sources.
2 Upcoming Shows
Jazz Sessions By Candlelight: Rhapsody in Blue
📍 St Vincents Chapel Edinburgh St Vincent Street at the junction with St Stephen Street and Circus Lane, Stockbridge and Canonmills
£11.00 - £34.84
Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight
📍 St Mary Le Strand Church
From £35.00
Past Performances
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2026 | Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight |
| 24 Apr 2026 | Rhapsody in Blue by Candlelight |