GERSHWIN GALA CONCERT

 

Gershwin was a true original, his unique sound blending classical finesse with the freedom of jazz.

This programme features Gershwin's masterpiece for piano and orchestra, Rhapsody in Blue, as well as his witty, evocative portrait of An American in Paris. Gershwin’s last concert piece, the fascinating Variations on 'I Got Rhythm' of 1934, was dedicated to his brother and lyricist, Ira. The Gershwins' song is showcased in an array of styles, including Oriental and even atonal.

Cadogan Hall

Cadogan Hall
Chelsea – Sloane Terrace, London SW1X 9DQ

• Friday 30 September, 2011, 7.30pm
• Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• José Serebrier Conductor
• Shelly Berg Piano

GERSHWIN GALA CONCERT

• Gershwin: An American in Paris
• Gershwin: Variations on 'I Got Rhythm'
• Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
• Gershwin: Girl Crazy Overture
• Gershwin-Serebrier: Three Preludes (commisioned by the Gershwin family)
• Gershwin-Serebrier: Lullaby (commisioned by the Gershwin family)

Gershwin was a true original, his unique sound blending classical finesse with the freedom of jazz. This programme features Gershwin's masterpiece for piano and orchestra, Rhapsody in Blue, as well as his witty, evocative portrait of An American in Paris. Gershwin’s last concert piece, the fascinating Variations on 'I Got Rhythm' of 1934, was dedicated to his brother and lyricist, Ira. The Gershwins' song is showcased in an array of styles, including Oriental and even atonal. The jaunty Three Preludes are bursting with the vitality of jazz and blues, while the Lullaby is one of Gershwin's gentlest works, full of graceful charm. The Greshwin
family commissioned Maestro José Serebrier to orchestrate these works.

6.30pm Meet the artists:
Free pre-concert talk presented by Edward Seckerson.
 

Cadogan Hall

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