Beautiful and well done by some folks who appreciate innovative and inspiring music. Why some folks don't appreciate Gershwin is beyond me.

I like Rhapsody In Blue! this is good 👍everyone who loves listening to George Gershwin to listen to this!

Well, that was a performance for the ages. Bravo to the pianist, the conductor, and the orchestra. Can you beat live music? It is wonderful to at least watch a recording of a sterling performance. Well done to those in charge of filming it. It was most assuredly “live”; the pianist went on a journey, and the orchestra went with him. I have seen and heard this piece many times, since the 1960s, when my father - who did not give presents - bought a Gershwin record for his teenage son. For me, this performance was indeed faithful to Gershwin, and actually, it brought out to me some fresh aspects of this piece. Lastly, there is hope for all of us. I read in the comments that the pianist was 80 when this was recorded. 80! Plaudits to him.

Why some negative comments? This was, in my humble opinion, absolutely fantastic whether it was true Gershwin or not! As long as people are enjoying making AND listening to the music, where is the problem? The pianist was obviously enjoying himself, even though he’s probably played this many times and the conductor was relaxed and smiling…..how can you not be smiling when you have a full orchestra literally at your fingertips! Tonight I shall be going to bed with George Gershwin….just hope I don’t start conducting in my sleep!

To me, this is the greatest American composition in our 246 years. The unique arrangement was a pleasant surprise. Thank you, Latvia. (Who knew?)

I love this arrangement! Rhapsody in Blue has been an all time favorite composition since childhood and this is a wonderful adaptation for a new era. Thank you!!

George Gershwin forever! 🥰❤️🌹 Well done.

I love Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is to me one of the classic! Shalom!

Very surprising and jaunty rendition by pianist Raimonds Pauls. Bravo!

No. 5 Listen. Look at the smile on M. Jansons's face. I have never seen a happier conductor or a more creative piano interpretation. Plus the orchestra really is into it. BTW. When Gershwin was thinking of composing a concert jazz piece it was on a train trip from New York to Boston that the rhythm of the clacking wheels got his creative juices going and he had it all in his head by the time he arrived.

The first time I have ever listened to any performance four times in a row and it cheered me up every time. I play this piece and so know every note. Such spirit could save the world.

I have loved Rhapsody in Blue since the first time I heard it ad a kid. And that was just outstanding! BRAVO!!!

Everyone who says that Pauls played this piece poorly doesnt have the slightest idea who this legend is.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this rendition! The clarinetist, at the beginning, held that note FOR--E--VER!!! So impressive, and the pianist just blew me away! Fabulous start to finish.

Вот это встреча!!!!!! "Дар судьбы,дар небес....." Браво, Маэстро!!!

He's not even reading the music! He just knows it! Just like I do.....

I enjoyed very much this version,and Gerswin like love is on the air...

Terrific rendition of Gershwin’s best work. A. Olson

The clarinetist, muted trumpet and pianist did brilliant jobs of bluesing-up their bits in this definitive orchestral jazz composition. Improvisation is the essence of any jazz piece. So, bravo and many thanks for a fun rendition.

Excellent performance I thoroughly enjoyed it.

AMAZING…thank you for this most INCREDIBLY performance ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great sound. The orchestra knows how to be quiet! Great pauses and silence in all the right places. Amazing dynamic range. Fantastic microphone placement and engineering. Best recording I ever have heard outside of a studio. Uncanny!

Wonderful! Even George Gershwin would be wowed!

Such wonderful memories of 12 years studying piano and now at 85 years old, fingers have no feeling at all and playing is over for me. Performance was magnificent. Bravo!!!

An inspiring interpretation, keeping the heart of the true"💙 Blue."

The piano master is amazing. What a mastery of difficult music.

Thanks for a magnificent musical journey. The pianist as well as the orchestra each partake in a Festival of music. Well done.

I absolutely love how he plays...brilliantly talented. I was 12 & babysitting when I played a record at their house & fell in love with gershin. I was taking piano lessons at the time. In college I also fell in love with jazz. This composite played is a compilation of both that spoke to me. Loved it....I am now senior citizen & will never forget this joy it gave to me in my 80s. Life is 👍 Judy retired in hawaii

This is music from the universe..George Gershwin’s mind was tuned into a consciousness beyond our understanding.

Really great rendition, and different than I’ve heard before. Bravo!

I watched the performance again tonight, just now. Maestro Jansons and the LNSO are the happiest performers I've seen in some time. Well, why not? The Maestro let's them have at so the most cheeky and fun is here for our absolute delight ❤👍❤

Fantastic performance led by two maestros - a real TREAT!

This was a fantastic rendition of the Rhapsody. I loved the jazz interpretation.

Just think of the journey, from day one learning scales, tempo and reading to this virtous perfofmance

Bravo! After a rough day working in a busy road this just helps me let go and find my Happy place .

Superb!!!! And in many places very original! Gershwin would have approved, I'm sure of that.

THIS IS THE WAY ITS SUPPOSED TO BE PLAYED

Schmaltziest version ever! So different, and fun.

Absolute best rendition of this piece that I've ever heard. Perfection!

Arizona USA here with Latvian heritage- love it!! Fantastic playing and mastering!!

1966. A kid. Found my parents old "78s." (They seriously weighed a lot. And fragile? I was scared. "If I f--- with one of these?") Played one side at 78 RPM. "Okay. Who's this 'Gershwin' character?" (Boy was I in for a ride.) "Sounds like a combination! Half Russian, half Asian. Or something... Nobody does this!" Still true today. NOBODY is George Gershwin. May we simply thank the guy 100 years after? Cuz Geez..."Georgie" (as he was called) was every bit crazy cool. I think we all know "Georgie" had a breathtaking ear for music. He would have liked anyone "interpreting" his dreams. I for one think they here picked on Gershwin pretty well. Gershwin wanted to be Scott Joplin and Beethoven, all at the same time. I'm going to say he was. AND THESE PEOPLE DID VERY, VERY WELL INDEED. "Georgie" would be proud. Every single instrument patiently waited to suddenly ring true. Nicely done!

This was fantastic. Could stop listening to this performance

super-génial pianiste - bravo à tous

Loved the music

Nothing else but. Super!!

WOW!

Это, когда всё совпало - гениальность композитора, честная работа виртуоза - солиста , идеальное оркестровое сопровождение и ещё многое другое, чего можно только почувствовать, но невозможно до конца осознать.

Magistral!!! Bravo!!!!

My music teacher, Mr. Townsend played this and I fell in love. I was 13, and he taught the class how to listen to music.

Extraordinario.!!!!!

ULTIMO THANKS, MR. GERSHWIN AND MUSICIANS !!

fantastic and exciting

so proud of old dude. dont miss a note

Magnífica interpretação. Que a música transporte a todos a felicidade de que o mundo anseia e que una todos os seres humanos, neste grão de areia perdido na imansidão do Cosmos. A música une todos, sejam quem forem. Estarei errado? Sejamos todos humanos!

Best music ever played

New York City personified in music! Timeless, but special to Industrial Age, 1920s and Ragtime themes.

Excelente concierto. Muy bueno el pianista. Bravo 👌💪

Браво, Гершвин, Янсонс, Паулс.Впервые слышу в этом исполнении.

Thx for the magnific performance unic expressed 😍❤

What a beautifull music! G. Gershwin was a very great compositor . Now it will be interesting to hear from him thé marvellous concerto in fa.

Rhapsody in Blue has always been a favorite of mine,but I think this i😊absolutely my favorite now!!!🥰😊

I've heard performances of this Gershwin piece in concert halls probably half a dozen times, and innumerable versions on the radio. However, this is by far the most unconventional version that I've encountered -- and I use "unconventional" in the best sense of the word. Traditionalists will very likely not enjoy this version. Nonetheless, for me the interpretation of this piece was both imaginative & appealing! Great job, Mr Pauls & Maestro Jansons!

Bravo! my friends. Blessings from southeast Idaho, USA.

Jak w latach 85 studiowałam . Zobaczyłam piękną wystawę w Łodzi. Była wystawiona płyta Gershwin cala na niebiesko. I postanowiłam posłuchać jak brzmi. Była cudowna i towarzyszy mi przez całe życie. Nie znam preludium ,ale sama muzyka. Dzisiaj jestem chora walczę z 3 raki złośliwe, a Błękitna dodaje mi sił. Pozdrowienia dla Mistrza Mozdana.

I have no idea who this pianist is, but I love how he took the music and made it very much his own.

Kletzmer meets jazz, and the world perks up its ears.

Belíssimo e interpretação que, certamente, emocionaria o próprio Gershwin!

I 100% agree

Thank you for the upload. Such wonderful music and one of my favourites. :)

Merci beaucoup from Paris France 👍 👍 👍.

Wow...Wow....Wow....!!!! ❤

Wonderful!!

Melhor programa para esse domingo de Páscoa.

I can play this on a Hohner Blues harmonica. Key of C! This, is beautiful music!

THIS IS A TRAIN SONG OF THE KIND OF TRAIN i LOVE TO RIDE

Famous Raimond Pauls and Maris Jansons! Bravooo!!! The songs of Raimond Pauls are still loved and performed in Russia. I was surprised composer's interpretation of the rhapsody with his improvisations))) Maris Jansons is a great russian conducter. It is a pity that he is no longer with us.

This is so nice!!!! I love hearing this song!!!! And it has been apart of me and the advertisement of my former airline company....

I am in love! Greetings from Riga, Latvia.

All I can say is Bravo!! I loved this version, I loved the clarinetist, he was superb! And Raimonds Paul’s playing even though his fingers hurt was awesome! I don’t know when this was recorded but R Paul’s just turned 88 in January, I’m sure he was quite old when he did this concert.

Loved that. Fantastic that’s music as should be

Absolutely magnificent production and Performance by the Composer.❤

I saw a banjo player in the orchestra! Who knew there was a banjo part in the Rhapsody? I loved this orchestra & soloist’s rendition.

Outstanding!

jamais entendu une rhapsodie aussi jazz, aussi vivante - magnifique

MARAVILHOSO!

I dont know why this time Allways gives me Memories of walking the streets and Avenues of new York?

these bien! Merci beaucoup

👏👏👏 bravo

Toujours aussi beau ! J'adore ! 🤗😍

Absolute Fun!

complete excellence, excelled by nuttin oney. missin letters

Grandios!

Who was the artiste on the piano, he was a delight to follow and listen to. The whole thing was a delight.

Bello e commovente

To me this like bean in new York city and i love n.y.

MAGNIFICO

Buenísimo.

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I love "Rhapsody"! I don't really mind who the orchestra is as long as they don't stray too far. I think any Group playing "Rhapsody" will have it's own interpretation. I liked this one, although My favorite rendition is from the Royal Academy of Music in the UK. Any way, "Long Live Gershwin's Rhapsody!"

Music as it should be always and forever ♥️