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Rhapsody in Blue is the defining Jazz Age masterpiece that made George Gershwin a household name in American music. The work has come to be widely regarded as a musical portrait of New York City at its most welcoming.

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George Gershwin and Rhapsody in Blue: An Experiment in Modern Music

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Rhapsody in Blue is the defining Jazz Age masterpiece that made George Gershwin a household name in American music. The work has come to be widely regarded as a musical portrait of New York City at its most welcoming.

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About Stefan Hersh

Stefan Hersh brings a unique confluence of skills to his role in launching the Guarneri Hall not-for-profit: As a violinist he has held key positions in major orchestras such as the Minnesota Orchestra and the Vancouver Symphony. As a chamber musician he has performed nationally as a member of the Callisto Ensemble, the Chicago String Quartet and at numerous music festivals. As a pedagogue he has served as Associate Professor of violin at DePaul and Roosevelt Universities and has given master classes throughout the United States. He is a founding partner of Darnton & Hersh Fine Violins and Midwest String Rentals.