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: Andres Joho
Orchestra: Collegium Musicum Basel
September 27, 2008 |
Basel (Switzerland) , Stadtcasino
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Philippe Bender
Orchestra: Orquesta Sinfónica de Baleares
September 20, 2008 |
Palma de Mallorca (Spain) , Plaça Major
21.00 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dieter Lange
Orchestra: Orchester Emmen
September 20, 2008 |
Emmen (Switzerland) , Zentrum Gersag
19.30 Uhr - Schlusskonzert des Zentralschweizer Musikwettbewerbes 2008
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Tim Johnson
Orchestra: Eltham College Community Orchestra
September 14, 2008 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Cadogan Hall
19.00 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Scott Speck
September 14, 2008 |
Mobile, AL (United States of America) , Saenger Theatre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Scott Speck
September 13, 2008 |
Mobile, AL (United States of America) , Saenger Theatre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Fiore
Orchestra: Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
August 30, 2008 |
Montreux (Switzerland) , Auditorium Stravinski
20.00 h -
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Fiore
Orchestra: Düsseldorfer Symphoniker
August 28, 2008 |
Gütersloh (Germany) , Stadthalle
20.00 Uhr
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Chan Tze Law
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Music Makers
August 28, 2008 |
Singapore (Singapore) , Victoria Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Nan Gum Se
Orchestra: Korean American Music Foundation
August 23, 2008 |
Los Angeles, CA (United States of America) , Walt Disney Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Frank Fetta
Orchestra: Westchester Symphony
August 7, 2008 |
Marina del Rey, CA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Grant Park Music Festival
Conductor: Kevin Stites
July 19, 2008 |
Chicago, IL (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Grant Park Music Festival
Conductor: Kevin Stites
July 18, 2008 |
Chicago, IL (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Peter Wadl
Orchestra: Cambridge Camerata
July 12, 2008 |
Cambridge (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , West Road Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jong-Kae Kim
Orchestra: Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra
July 11, 2008 |
Ulsan (South Korea) , Culture and Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Matthew Oyen
Orchestra: Saint Paul Central High School
May 9, 2008 |
Saint Paul, MN (United States of America) , St. Paul Central High School Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Peter Isaacson
Orchestra: Abilene Collegiate Orchestra
April 27, 2008 |
Abilene, TX (United States of America) , Behrens Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Joseph Lee
Orchestra: Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
April 27, 2008 |
Huntsville, AL (United States of America) , Braham Spring Park
Reviews
Only registered users can write reviews. Please sign in or create an account.
