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George Gershwin's composition Rhapsody in Blue premiered at Aeolian Hall in New York.

Historical image related to George Gershwin's composition Rhapsody in Blue premiered at Aeolian Hall in New York. from February 12, 1924

George Gershwin

American composer and pianist (1898–1937)

George Gershwin was an American composer and pianist whose compositions spanned jazz, popular and classical music. Among his best-known works are the songs "Swanee" (1919) and "Fascinating Rhythm" (1924), the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue (1924) and An American in…
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Rhapsody in Blue

1924 composition by George Gershwin

Rhapsody in Blue is a 1924 musical composition for solo piano and jazz band by George Gershwin. Commissioned by bandleader Paul Whiteman, the work combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects and premiered in a concert titled "An Experiment in Modern Music"…
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Aeolian Building (42nd Street)

Building in Manhattan, New York

The Aeolian Building is a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at 29–33 West 42nd Street and 34 West 43rd Street, just north of Bryant Park. The 1912 building was the fourth headquarters of the Aeolian Company, which manufactured pianos and other musical…
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