Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ premieres in New York 90 years ago today (Feb 12 1924)


Video: 'Rhapsody in Blue - Original 1924 Recording'

(Tuesday, February 12, 1924) — George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue premiered this afternoon at a concert held by Paul Whiteman and his band Palais Royal Orchestra, entitled An Experiment in Modern Music, which took place in Aeolian Hall in New York City.