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Breaking-News >> TodayHistory February 12, 1924 Gershwin's miracle "Rhapsody in Blue" came out
101 years ago today, on February 12, 1924 (January 8, 1924, the lunar calendar), Gershwin's miracle "Rhapsody in Blue" came out. On February 12, 1924, George Gershwin's first lament with a clarinet. George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" shocked the audience who came to the Wind God Hall in New York City to enjoy the first performance on the evening of the 11th. "Rhapsody in Blue" performed by Paul Whiteman's orchestra is as simple as jazz. Although there are still some immature aspects, Gershwin expressed his thoughts meaningfully in his unique way. The audience was moved, and many theater regulars were also intimidated by this musical rookie. In 1924, two of the most famous large-scale compositions by the legendary figure in the music industry Gershwin (1898-1937) were born: the musical "Goodbye, Madam!" and "Rhapsody in Blue". Gershwin has written countless popular songs, but is also an important composer who creates serious works. A musical based on George Gershwin's black folk opera "Porgy and Bess" won the 1959 Academy Award for Best Composition. Set in the slums of Catfish Street, South Carolina, the film depicts the tragic love story of a lame beggar Porgy (Sidney Poitier) and the beautiful and reckless Beth (Dorothy Dandridge). A stage version of the film was first staged in New York by the Theater Society in 1935. The musical "Porgy and Beth" News raw data sources → https://www.abtool.cn/today_detail/1z9a.html 17WorldNews[2025.09.16-06:33] 访问:87
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