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Rhapsody in Blue
for piano and orchestra arranged by Ferde Grofé (1942)
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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
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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 ′0 ′′
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Technical Details
Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LSMC 20267-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
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Conductor: Richard Giangiulio
Orchestra: Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
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Conductor: Richard Giangiulio
Orchestra: Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
June 20, 2007 |
Tokyo (Japan)
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Conductor: Richard Giangiulio
Orchestra: Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
June 18, 2007 |
Shangai (China)
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Conductor: Michael Halstenson
Orchestra: Northern Symphony Orchestra
June 17, 2007 |
Anoka, MN (United States of America) , Anoka High School Auditorium
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Conductor: Richard Giangiulio
Orchestra: Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
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Xian (China)
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Conductor: Richard Giangiulio
Orchestra: Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
June 14, 2007 |
Beijing (China)
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Conductor: John Larry Granger
Orchestra: Santa Cruz County Youth Orchestra
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Watsonville, CA (United States of America) , Mello Center
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Conductor: John Hilpert
May 11, 2007 |
Los Angeles, CA (United States of America) , Brentwood Schools
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Conductor: Eric Benjamin
Orchestra: Tuscarawas Philharmonic
May 5, 2007 |
Dover, OH (United States of America) , Dover High School Auditorium
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Conductor: Lewes Peddell
Orchestra: Gettysburg College
April 29, 2007 |
Gettysburg, PA (United States of America) , Majestic Theatre
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Conductor: Dr. Johannes Dietrich
Orchestra: Lebanon Valley College
April 29, 2007 |
Annville, PA (United States of America)
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Conductor: Huw Edwards
Orchestra: Olympia Symphony Orchestra
April 29, 2007 |
Olympia, WA (United States of America) , Washington Center
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Conductor: David R. Anavitarte
Orchestra: Southwestern Adventist University
April 29, 2007 |
Acton, TX (United States of America)
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Conductor: Eduard Zilberkant
Orchestra: Fairbanks Symphony
April 28, 2007 |
Fairbanks, AK (United States of America)
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Conductor: Lewes Peddell
Orchestra: Gettysburg College
April 28, 2007 |
Gettysburg, PA (United States of America) , Majestic Theatre
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Conductor: David R. Anavitarte
Orchestra: Southwestern Adventist University
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