Rhapsody in Blue / Piano Concerto / An American in Paris
Album by George Gershwin & Joanna MacGregor & Carl Davis & London Symphony Orchestra
This compilation of orchestral works by American composer George Gershwin collects pieces he composed in the 1920s. The music blends jazz‑inspired rhythms and harmonies with classical orchestration and piano virtuosity, exemplifying Gershwin's efforts to bridge popular and concert traditions and marking a significant phase in his career and the development of American concert music.
First released: 24th August 1993
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- 1.Rhapsody in Blue (original jazz band version)15:58
- 2.Piano Concerto in F: I. Allegro13:00
- 3.Piano Concerto in F: II. Adagio12:03
- 4.Piano Concerto in F: III. Allegro agitato6:39
- 5.An American in Paris17:36
