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Rhapsody in Blue: How Gershwin’s hastily composed ‘jazz concerto’ became his greatest masterpiece
12 February 2024, 17:48 | Updated: 12 February 2024, 17:58
Gershwin first found out he was meant to be writing ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ from a newspaper announcing its premiere...
just over a month away. Here’s the remarkable story of its creation.
George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue stands out as one of the great symphonic contributions of 20th century classical music, certifying its author’s place in the history books as one of the most celebrated American composers of his era.
Such a monumental work must have taken months, if not years to write – or so you might think.
But Gershwin only found out he was supposed to be writing the piece the month before its premiere!
The composer had been enjoying an evening in New York’s Ambassador Billiard Parlor on 52nd Street and Broadway, with his brother, Ira, and lyricist Buddy DeSylva.
The trio were relaxing in the smoke-filled parlour a