‘The Gershwin Project’ is a 26 episode series about the life and works of the 20th Century American music composer, George Gershwin. Each episode runs for 30 minutes.
The series was first broadcast on Artsound FM in 2008. The show was written and produced by Len Power and is narrated by Bill Stephens.
With access to the vast music library of local Gershwin collector, Bert Whelan, the programs include not only Gershwin’s well-known music but also an extraordinary number of Gershwin rarities.
Part 4: ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
George Gershwin wrote a one-act opera for ‘George White’s Scandals of 1922’ called ‘Blue Monday’. It wasn’t a success but Paul Whiteman, the musical conductor of the ‘Scandals’, invited George Gershwin to write a work for a jazz concert. He produced the ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, one of the most well-known orchestral works of the 20th century. This program showcases performances by Oscar Levant, Alicia Zizzo and George Gershwin himself.
Listen now:
https://www.mixcloud.com/artsoundfm/the-gershwin-project-program-4/
