Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" gets a full orchestral treatment at Pikes Peak Center, pairing jazz-inflected piano with the sweep of a classical ensemble. Expect that famous clarinet glissando to open things up, then a program that leans into the piece's blend of blues, ragtime, and concert hall polish.
This is a night for listeners who like their classical music with some American swagger in it. The Colorado Springs venue gives the material room to breathe, brass and strings and piano trading the spotlight the way Gershwin intended.
