Gershwin’s “Rhapsody” at 100; Still Capturing the American Character

You are subscribed to Library of Congress Blog for Library of Congress. Gershwin's "Rhapsody" at 100; Still Capturing the American Character 02/12/2024 07:30 AM EST George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," a rapturous burst of music that has become a motif of the nation's creative spirit, turns 100 today. It was first performed in New York on the snowy Tuesday afternoon of Feb. 12, 1924. Commissioned and premiered by the popular conductor Paul Whiteman at a concert designed to showcase high-minded …   Home  |  About  |  Contact Subscriber Preferences & Unsubscribe | Subscriber Help   This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Library of Congress · 101 Independence Ave, SE · Washington, DC 20540 · 202-707-5000