Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue (piano solo)

Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition by American composer George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. Gershwin began his work on January 7 as dated on the original manuscript for two pianos. The piece was titled "American Rhapsody" during composition. The title Rhapsody in Blue was suggested by Ira Gershwin after his visit to a gallery exhibition of James McNeill Whistler paintings, which bear titles such as Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket and Arrangement in Grey and Black (better known as Whistler&Mother). After a few weeks, Gershwin finished his composition and passed the score to Whiteman&arranger Ferde Grofé, who orchestrated the piece, finishing it on February 4, only eight days before the premiere. Performed by Tristan Teo (2011)