The worst masterpiece: ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ at 100
[ad_1] The work is a guaranteed success. Once finished, audience members jump out of their seats to a standing ovation. Such has been the response to “Rhapsody in Blue” since its premiere 100 years ago, on February 12, 1924. Director Paul Whiteman had asked George Gershwin to provide a “jazz concerto” for the An Experiment … Read more