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Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition by the American composer George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects.
The composition was commissioned by the bandleader Paul Whiteman. It was orchestrated by Ferde Grofé several times, including the original 1924 scoring, the 1926 "theater orchestra" setting, and the 1942 symphony orchestra scoring, though completed earlier. The piece received its premiere in the concert, An Experiment in Modern Music, which was held
is a quintessential American composer whose music is without hyperbole culturally defining for Americans – especially New Yorkers. The soundtrack contains a mix of Gershwin's more famous compositions ("Rhapsody in Blue", "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Embraceable You") and some lesser known ones. There is also variety in the instrumentation, with some scored for the full orchestra and some for smaller ensembles ("Mine" and "Love Is Here to Stay").
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The music of the film