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Composers Concordance Presents Rhapsody In Blue Centennial at Greenwich House Music School
Courtesy of Gene Pritsker | Posted on December 21, 2023
When
Sat, January 20, 2024
7:00 pm
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Musicians
Gene Pritsker
guitarDennis Brandner
saxophone, tenorAnthony Branker
composer / conductorDan Cooper
bassFranz Hackl
trumpetMatt Herskowitz
pianoJai Jeffryes
pianoAlon Nechushtan
pianoCharles Coleman
vocalsAbout
"And there I suddenly heard, and even saw on paper – the complete construction of the Rhapsody...I heard it as a sort of musical kaleidoscope of America, of our vast melting pot, of our unduplicated national pep, of our metropolitan madness." -George Gershwin
For Immediate Release - New York, NY - On January 20th at 7pm at Greenwich House, Composers Concordance presents Rhapsody in Blue CENTENNIAL. Gershwin's 1924 masterpiece is celebrated and new works inspired by his life and music are premiered.
Pianist Matt Herskowitz ("brings melodicism and a modern classical approach" -Jazz Weekly) will perform his distinctive arrangements of several of Gershwin piano solo compositions. In addition to singing classic songs by the Gershwins, baritone Charles Coleman will conduct the CompCord Ensemble on a program of exciting new chamber music, including several premieres....