Rhapsody in Blue is in the public domain
by RJD (2023-06-09 10:48:28)
Edited on 2023-06-09 11:23:13

In reply to: What poor schmucks donation went for the rights to Gershwin  posted by Limbosmullet


Looks like Sawabuck jumped on it:

"George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” which he wrote and debuted in 1924, was a daring melding of jazz with classical music. In the years since, the lush, vibrant composition has become an instantly recognizable classic of American music.

And since New Year’s Day, it has belonged to everyone. For the first time in 96 years, it may be performed or recorded for free, without special permission or other requirements, by any community group that wants to, or by any orchestra, or by any aspiring piano player who simply wants to post a version on YouTube. Filmmakers can use it too, and, yes, every advertising company."