Gershwin, G.: American in Paris (An) / Piano Concerto in F Major / Rhapsody in Blue
1/1/1993, 5 Tracks, 1:10:11
Featuring
Ilya Stupel
Geoffrey Douglas Madge
Arthur Rubinstein Philharmonic Orchestra
George Gershwin
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Composer Biography
Gershwin's musical talent was discovered in 1910 when his parents bought an old upright piano, leading to his first serious lessons in 1912.
Composer Biography
Beyond music, Gershwin was a great lover of books, took up painting in 1929, and even started a famous art collection.
Composer Biography
George Gershwin, born Jacob Gershvin, grew up in a poor Jewish community in Manhattan after his parents emigrated from Russia around 1891.
Notable Performances
The premiere of Rhapsody in Blue took place on February 12, 1924, at Aeolian Hall in New York, with Gershwin himself at the piano.
Performer Biography
Geoffrey Douglas Madge, the pianist on this album, decided to become a professional pianist after hearing Benno Moiseiwitsch in a live recital.
Composition History
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was commissioned by Paul Whiteman for a historic jazz concert in 1924, aiming to highlight the importance of jazz.
Cultural Impact
Rhapsody in Blue became a turning point in Gershwin's career and is considered one of the most famous pieces of serious music to incorporate elements of jazz.
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