Gershwin Evening at Villa di Donato for the Centenary of the First Performance of Rhapsody in Blue

**Rhapsody in Blue: Homage to George Gershwin at Villa di Donato**

IOn February 12, 1924, George Gershwin performed his famous composition Rhapsody in Blue for the first time at the Aeolian Hall in New York, marking a fundamental moment in the history of music. One hundred years later, at Villa di Donato, an exclusive preview event in Naples is held to commemorate this important date.

### The concert that made music history

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Rhapsody in Blue represents the fusion of classical language and jazz, demonstrating Gershwin's genius and prophetic vision. Thanks to this piece and other later masterpieces, such as the Concerto in F and Porgy and Bess, Gershwin has become an iconic figure of modern American music.

### An evening dedicated to the genius of George Gershwin

The “Gershwin Evening” event at Villa di Donato will be a special tribute to George Gershwin, with original transcriptions and arrangements by Enrico Pieranunzi. The event will feature Enrico Pieranunzi on piano, Gabriele Pieranunzi on violin and Gabriele Mirabassi on clarinet, to recreate the unique atmosphere of Gershwin's compositions.

The concert will be held on Monday, May 20 at 20.30:12 p.m. at Villa di Donato, in Piazza Sant'Eframo Vecchio, XNUMX in Naples. An unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of the music of one of the most influential composers of the twentieth century.