bw79st wrote:
My mother took me to Radio City Music Hall in about 1954. I don't remember what film played as I had been there a number of times. But this time we arrived for the stage show which culminated in the orchestra, rising on the stage elevator, playing "Rhapsody In Blue." I was thunderstruck! It was the first time I had ever heard it. After the film I asked my mother could we please stay to see the stage show again! I had to hear that piece one more time.
"Rhapsody in Blue" - haven't listened to it for a while, but after reading this thread I've got it on the turntable - Stanley Black on piano and directing the London Festival Orchestra.
I don't remember hearing Gershwin number I didn't like.
Never heard it live, but would certainly like to.