At two seconds a low clarinet, often mistaken for an oboe, is heard. Through four seconds to nine seconds q trill is heard that turns into a glissando to a high note. At eight seconds a timpani sounds then again at ten seconds and continues sounding on the beat until sixteen seconds when they stop, while the clarinet continues exploring the main scale of the piece adding in many ornaments. At the same time as the timpani sounds a low brass section enters as well, playing a basso continuo. At twenty eight seconds the lower brass section plays the same part it just played but an octave higher. At thirty six seconds the timpani re-enters, also the trombone sounds a lot moor prominent and the mood of the piece changes as the pace quickens though returns to normal at around forty four seconds. At forty six seconds a sting section can be heard, before being overshadowed by the sounds of a flute. At fifty eight seconds a piano makes itself known twinkling a few notes of the scale though giving the piece a minor spin for a few seconds, before all is returned to normal with the brass section returning. The piano re-enters at one minute thirteen for a little solo exploring a rather atonal scale until two minutes until it goes back to playing a major scale.
Rhapsody in Blue is a musical piece written by George Gershwin for solo piano and an accompanying jazz band. The composition was written in 1924, it encompasses features of classical music and jazz influences. The piece was orchestrated by Ferde Grofé three times from 1924 – 1942. The first concert of Rhapsody in Blue was on the 12th of February 1924 in New York by Paul Whiteman and his backing group while Gershwin lent his fingers to the ebony and ivory. The piano and orchestra version by Ferde Grofé became one of the most popular works in America.
Rhapsody in Blue is a musical piece written by George Gershwin for solo piano and an accompanying jazz band. The composition was written in 1924, it encompasses features of classical music and jazz influences. The piece was orchestrated by Ferde Grofé three times from 1924 – 1942. The first concert of Rhapsody in Blue was on the 12th of February 1924 in New York by Paul Whiteman and his backing group while Gershwin lent his fingers to the ebony and ivory. The piano and orchestra version by Ferde Grofé became one of the most popular works in America.