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| − | '''Rhapsody in Blue''' is a one-movement composition by [[George Gershwin]] for solo piano and orchestra. It was written to fulfill a commission for a " | + | '''Rhapsody in Blue''' is a one-movement composition by [[George Gershwin]] for solo piano and orchestra. It was written to fulfill a commission for a "jazz concerto", and influenced composers such as [[Maurice Ravel]] to integrate "jazzy" sounds into their works. It has a famous clarinet introduction. |
[[category:Classical Works]] | [[category:Classical Works]] | ||
Revision as of 17:00, August 10, 2010
Rhapsody in Blue is a one-movement composition by George Gershwin for solo piano and orchestra. It was written to fulfill a commission for a "jazz concerto", and influenced composers such as Maurice Ravel to integrate "jazzy" sounds into their works. It has a famous clarinet introduction.