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In Blue: Gershwin: Rhapsody

'Rhapsody in Blue,' Gershwin's musical melting pot, at 100 : NPR

: The lush, slow middle theme (famously used for years in United Airlines commercials). Impact and Controversy Rhapsody In Blue: Gershwin

Gershwin was initially reluctant to take on the challenge, reportedly only starting work after reading a news report that Whiteman was already planning the performance. 'Rhapsody in Blue,' Gershwin's musical melting pot, at

: Representing the mechanical, rhythmic pulse of 1920s urban life. Stride : A nod to the Harlem stride piano style. Shuffle : A jazz-inflected rhythmic section. Stride : A nod to the Harlem stride piano style

: Due to time constraints—Gershwin composed the concerto in just five weeks—the orchestration was handled by Whiteman’s arranger, Ferde Grofé . Grofé created multiple versions over the years, including the original jazz band scoring (1924) and the more common full symphonic version (1942). Musical Structure and Themes

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