PROTOSTAR COMMISSIONS NEW PIANO CONCERTO TO COMMEMORATE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF GERSHWIN'S RHAPSODY IN BLUE
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProtoStar Foundation is commissioning renowned composer Michael Schachter to compose a new piano concerto, which will premiere in 2024 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
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- SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The ProtoStar Foundation is commissioning renowned composer Michael Schachter to compose a new piano concerto, which will premiere in 2024 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue.
- Gershwin's masterpiece, originally commissioned by Paul Whiteman, was first performed in New York City's Aeolian Hall on February 12, 1924.
- ProtoStar commemorates centennial of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue by commissioning new piano concerto premiering in 2024.
- Stay tuned for details about the date and venue of the world premiere of this amazing commission.