Memphis Symphony Orchestra celebrates the "Rhapsody in Blue" Centennial

By Darel Snodgrass

Published February 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM CST

2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the premier of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, one of the most beloved American classical works of all time. The Memphis Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Rhapsody's centennial with two concerts in the Classic Accents series, Friday February 2nd at 6:30 pm at Crosstown Theatre, and Sunday February 4th at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center at the University of Memphis.

Darel Snodgrass talks with MSO Assistant Conductor Kyle Dickson about Gershwin's iconic work, which features guest pianist Zhu Wang, as well as works by William Grant Still and Kurt Weill also featured on the program. RHAPSODY IN BLUE 100TH ANNIVERSARY — Memphis Symphony Orchestra

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Darel Snodgrass

I began piano lessons at age 6, trumpet at age 9, and began teaching myself the guitar at 10. My electronics knowledge comes from my father, who had the RCA television and stereo shop in my hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas for nearly 20 years. My dad is still fixing televisions at age 79.

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