english 
deutsch 
français 
Lieferzeit
2-3 Tage
Rhapsody in Blue
for piano and orchestra arranged by Ferde Grofé (1942)
Product Details
Description
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
More Information
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 ′0 ′′
Series:
Keywords:
Technical Details
Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LSMC 20267-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Preview/Media Contents
Audio:
Video:
More from this series
Rhapsody in Blue
Performances
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jason Thornton
Orchestra: Bath Philharmonia
June 17, 2010 |
Shaldon (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , St Peters Church, Bridge Road
19:30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Hochschulorchester der Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock
June 17, 2010 |
Rostock (Germany) , Hochschule für Musik und Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Julian Kuerti
Orchestra: Bochumer Symphoniker
June 13, 2010 |
Bochum (Germany) , Schauspielhaus
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Douglas Bostock
Orchestra: Aargauer Symphonie-Orchester
June 13, 2010 |
Aargau (Switzerland)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Matthew Hazelwood
Orchestra: Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
June 13, 2010 |
Petoskey, MI (United States of America) , John M Hall Auditorium, Bay View
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Douglas Bostock
Orchestra: Aargauer Symphonie-Orchester
June 12, 2010 |
Baden (Switzerland)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mark Shiell
Orchestra: Macquarie Philarmonia
June 11, 2010 |
(Australia)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mark Shiell
Orchestra: Macquarie Philarmonia
June 10, 2010 |
(Australia)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Finucane
Orchestra: The Hibernian Orchestra
June 9, 2010 |
Dublin (Ireland) , National Concert Hall
20.00 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Pavle Despalj
Orchestra: Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra
June 9, 2010 |
Zagreb (Croatia) , Lisinski Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Orchestre du Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon
June 6, 2010 |
Lyon (France)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Nicholas Milton
Orchestra: Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
June 6, 2010 |
Hamm (Germany) , Alfred-Fischer-Halle
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Nicholas Milton
Orchestra: Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie
June 4, 2010 |
Herford (Germany) , Stadtpark Schützenhof
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Strasbourg
May 30, 2010 |
Strasbourg (France)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: David Alan
Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
May 29, 2010 |
Hong Kong (China) , Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: David Alan
Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
May 28, 2010 |
Hong Kong (China) , Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Melissa Dover
Orchestra: Dublin Coffman High School
May 27, 2010 |
Dublin, OH (United States of America) , Dublin Coffman High School
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Départemental Mulhouse
May 25, 2010 |
Colmar (France) , Temple St Mathieu
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jinny Change
Orchestra: St. George's School
May 23, 2010 |
Middletown, RI (United States of America)
Reviews
Only registered users can write reviews. Please sign in or create an account.
