Rhapsody In Blue: Gershwin -

'Rhapsody in Blue,' Gershwin's musical melting pot, at 100 : NPR

The work is characterized by five primary musical themes that repeat and expand in a call-and-response style: : The main opening theme. Rhapsody In Blue: Gershwin

: Due to time constraints—Gershwin composed the concerto in just five weeks—the orchestration was handled by Whiteman’s arranger, Ferde Grofé . Grofé created multiple versions over the years, including the original jazz band scoring (1924) and the more common full symphonic version (1942). Musical Structure and Themes 'Rhapsody in Blue,' Gershwin's musical melting pot, at

Gershwin was initially reluctant to take on the challenge, reportedly only starting work after reading a news report that Whiteman was already planning the performance. 'Rhapsody in Blue