Rhapsody In Blue - Episode 34

8 Minutes of Music History

10-11-2021 • 12 mins

It is often said that Rhapsody In Blue by George Gershwin is a musical portrait of New York City. The tight-harmonies, train-like movement, and sultry runs compare it to living in the Big Apple. Listen now to find out how this piece accomplishes this.

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Sources and Recordings:

https://archive.org/details/georgegershwinst00gold

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH2PH0auTUU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynEOo28lsbc