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Rhapsody in Blue
for piano and orchestra arranged by Ferde Grofé (1942)
piano and orchestra
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Rhapsody in Blue
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George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue uniquely describes the American spirit of the 1920s. Gershwin was one of the first composers who combined Jazz and classical music.
Rhapsody in Blue has earned worldwide renown since its world premiere in 1924, when Gershwin himself sat at the piano and impressed the audience with his innovative work. The conductor Paul Whiteman, who led this premiere, called the first performance of it an “Experiment in Modern Music.” The piece shows both melodic and rhythmic inventiveness, as well as a perfect handling of all technical parameters. This “Symphonic Jazz” diverges from the usual formal patterns and was exceptional in its time.
Rhapsody in Blue has earned worldwide renown since its world premiere in 1924, when Gershwin himself sat at the piano and impressed the audience with his innovative work. The conductor Paul Whiteman, who led this premiere, called the first performance of it an “Experiment in Modern Music.” The piece shows both melodic and rhythmic inventiveness, as well as a perfect handling of all technical parameters. This “Symphonic Jazz” diverges from the usual formal patterns and was exceptional in its time.
Orchestral Cast
2.2.2.bcl.2asax.tsax.2-3.3.3.1-timp.2perc(glsp, tri, cym, bells, gong, s.d, b.d)-banjo-str
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Title:
Rhapsody in Blue
for piano and orchestra arranged by Ferde Grofé (1942)
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Gershwin Music
Year of composition:
1924
Duration:
16 ′
Series:
Technical Details
Product number:
LSMC 20267-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
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Performances
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Garrett Keast
Orchestra: WDR Funkhausorchester
December 31, 2024 |
Essen (Germany) , Philharmonie
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Aristides Strongylis
Orchestra: Kammerorchester musica viva
November 10, 2024 |
Leipzig (Germany) , Altes Rathaus
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Peter Kattermann
Orchestra: Orchester des Sinfonieorchester-Seminars NRW
November 3, 2024 |
Marl (Germany) , Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Alexandre Jung
October 19, 2024 |
Strasbourg (France) , Cité de la musique et de la danse, Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Alexandre Jung
October 18, 2024 |
Strasbourg (France) , Cité de la musique et de la danse, Auditorium
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