BBC Big Band Rhapsody in Blue – A Celebration of the Music of George Gershwin at Cadogan Hall, London.
Date: Saturday, March 08, 2025
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BBC Big Band
Rhapsody in Blue – A Celebration of the Music of George Gershwin
Saturday 8 March, 7.30pm
The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band is joined by renowned conductor Barry Forgie and special guest vocalist Emer McParland for a unique celebration of the music of George Gershwin.
Through a wonderfully diverse repertoire, arranged and curated by conductor Barry Forgie, the concert showcases and celebrates the musical genius of perhaps the most influential composer of the 20th century. Gershwin’s legacy and influence not only continues to define a classic era of music but also crosses musical boundaries between Jazz, Popular, Classical, and beyond.
The evening will feature a sparkling selection of music exploring the full spectrum Gershwin’s incredible body of work – all specially arranged for big band and performed in the orchestra’s own inimitable style.
Expect numbers such as ‘Fascinating Rhythm’, ‘Embraceable You’ and ‘A Foggy Day’ through to Porgy & Bess, Prelude II and An American in Paris. The programme will (of course) culminate with a performance of the iconic Rhapsody in Blue, specially arranged for big band, to celebrate the centenary of the work’s first-ever British performance, in 1925 at the Savoy Hotel by Gershwin himself.
Expect an evening of truly world-class music, celebrating one of the most influential composers of the 20th century, and his seminal performance of Rhapsody in Blue in London 100 years ago.
‘World-class… a brilliant musical force’
(The Telegraph)
‘I told my wife that for my next birthday I want this band as a gift!’
(Lalo Schifrin)
‘The best in the business’
(Clare Teal)
‘Joyous…!’
(George Benson)
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Cadogan Hall, 5 Sloane Terrace
London SW1X 9DQ
Box Office: 020 7730 4500