YOU ARE MY RHAPSODY IN BLUE: Michael Fennelly performs George Gershwin's choral Rhapsody in Blue

YOU ARE MY RHAPSODY IN BLUE
George Gershwin became world famous overnight with the 1924 premiere of his Rhapsody in Blue for jazz band and piano. Shortly before his untimely death at age 38, Gershwin began to arrange his Rhapsody for symphonic chorus, full orchestra, and piano. Just in time for its 100th anniversary in 2024, pianist Michael Fennelly has reconstructed and completed the incomplete sketches for Gershwin's choral version, titled You Are My Rhapsody In Blue.
Michael Fennelly, arranger and pianist
Dr. Everett McCorvey conducts the National Chorale and Orchestra
Megan Weston, soprano solo
Live recording: David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center, New York City 2021
Video editor: Katherine Prevo

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Thank you Everett for inviting me to perform this exciting new version of Rhapsody with you and the National Chorale!

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Incredible!!