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George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue (1924) is a groundbreaking work fusing jazz rhythms with symphonic orchestration, originally commissioned for Paul Whiteman's "Experiment in Modern Music" concert. Its clarinet glissando opening is one of the most recognizable motifs in music history.

Rhapsody in Blue, premiered in 1924, is one of George Gershwin's most iconic works, blending classical structures with jazz idioms. Its opening clarinet glissando became legendary. The piece was commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman and originally orchestrated by Ferde Grofé, bridging the gap between concert halls and jazz clubs.

George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, premiered in 1924, revolutionized American music by fusing jazz rhythms with classical structures. Originally for piano and jazz band, it became a defining work of the "symphonic jazz" genre.

One of Gershwin’s most iconic works, blending jazz rhythms with classical structures, premiered in 1924 as a piano concerto.

One of the most iconic American musical works of the 20th century, premiered in 1924 as a fusion of jazz rhythms with classical structures, often performed as a piano concerto.