Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition by the American composer George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. The composition was commissioned by the bandleader Paul Whiteman. It was orchestrated by Ferde Grofé several times, including the original 1924 scoring, the 1926 "theater orchestra" setting, and the 1942 symphony orchestra scoring, though completed earlier
Label: World Record Club – ST. 626, World Record Club – T 626 Type: Vinyl, LP, Album Country: UK Date of released: Category: Classical, Stage & Screen Style: Category: Classical, Stage & Screen. Singer: Malcolm Binns. Title: Slaughter On 10th Avenue ▪ Warsaw Concerto ▪ American In Paris ▪ Rhapsody In Blue. B1. American In Paris. Conductor – Kenneth Alwyn. Fortepiano – Malcolm Binns. Orchestra – Sinfonia Of London. Matrix, Runout (Stamped Runout, Side A): SW 8738-1 H 2.
Kenneth Alwyn (born Kenneth Alwyn Wetherell, 28 July 1925) is an English conductor, composer and writer. Described by BBC Radio 3 as "one of the great British musical directors", Alwyn is known for his many recordings, including with the London Symphony Orchestra on Decca’s first stereophonic recording of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, Piano Concerto in F with Malcolm Binns and the Sinfonia of London Orchestra (EMI 1966). Grieg: Peer Gynt - Suite No. 1, Rossini: Overtures with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and New Symphony Orchestra of London (re-issued by DECCA Eloquence 2012). Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Foundation online archives. Conductor Alwyn unveils blue plaque to Croydon composer Inside Croydon (2 January 2013).
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Tracklist
| Concerto In F | |
| A1 | First Movement: Allegro |
| A2 | Second Movement: Andante Con Moto |
| B1 | Third Movement: Allegro Agitato |
| B2 | Rhapsody In Blue |
Credits
- Composed By – Gershwin*
- Conductor – Kenneth Alwyn
- Orchestra – The Sinfonia Of London Orchestra*
- Piano – Malcolm Binns
Notes
Recorded in TotalSoundⓇAvailable in stereophonic sound only
Cat # 5724 appears on front, rear, spine, and labels.
BOM 115092-3 appears on rear sleeve.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Label, side 1): BOM 115092
- Matrix / Runout (Label, side 2): BOM 115093
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side 1): BOM-115092-A (-Z)10-+ 9-30 70 9-70 COMP.5724
- Matrix / Runout (Runout, side 2): B.OM. 115092-B 9.22.10. 10-+ 9-70 COMP#5724
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 037-89 030 | Gershwin* - Sinfonia Of London*, Kenneth Alwyn, Malcolm Binns | Gershwin* - Sinfonia Of London*, Kenneth Alwyn, Malcolm Binns - Concerto In F • Rhapsody In Blue (LP) | EMI | 037-89 030 | Germany | Unknown |
| ST892 | Malcolm Binns, Sinfonia Of London* | Malcolm Binns, Sinfonia Of London* - Gershwin Piano Concerto (LP, Album) | World Record Club | ST892 | UK | Unknown |
| CFP 40005 | Gershwin* / Malcolm Binns, The Sinfonia Of London Conducted By Kenneth Alwyn | Gershwin* / Malcolm Binns, The Sinfonia Of London Conducted By Kenneth Alwyn - George Gershwin: Rhapsody In Blue; Concerto In F (LP, Album, RE) | Classics For Pleasure | CFP 40005 | UK | Unknown |
| 1c 037 1890301 | Malcolm Binns | Gershwin Concerto In F Rhapsody In Blue (LP, RE) | His Master's Voice | 1c 037 1890301 | Germany | Unknown |
| 29 0641 1 | Gershwin* - Sinfonia Of London*, Kenneth Alwyn, Malcolm Binns | Gershwin* - Sinfonia Of London*, Kenneth Alwyn, Malcolm Binns - Concerto In F • Rhapsody In Blue (LP) | His Master's Voice | 29 0641 1 | Germany | Unknown |
