Rhapsody in Blue
Description
The Opening Night Gala 2011/2012 of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra features keyboard legend Herbie Hancock who joins Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic for a high-spirited celebration of quintessential American composer George Gershwin. The concert begins with the iconic Tin Pan Alley composer's Cuban Overture and his beloved An American In Paris. Then the multiple Grammy Award-winning pianist joins Dudamel and the LA Phil to perform arguably Gershwin's most famous work, the jazz hued Rhapsody in Blue.
Runtime
20 min
Creator
Gershwin, George, 1898-1937
Subjects
Date of Publication
2011
Database
Alexander Street
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