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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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Orchestra: Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
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Conductor: Jon Robertson
Orchestra: Lynn University
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Orchestra: Lynn University
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Conductor: Ronald Knudsen
Orchestra: New Philharmonia Orchestra
April 1, 2007 |
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Conductor: Wojcieck Niewrol
Orchestra: Paderewski Symphony Orchestra
April 1, 2007 |
Chicago, IL (United States of America) , Orchestral Hall at Symphony Center
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Conductor: David Newman
Orchestra: Tuscaloosa Symphony
April 1, 2007 |
Tuscaloosa, AL (United States of America) , Moody Concert Hall
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Conductor: Dr. Erin Freeman
Orchestra: Baltimore School of the Arts
March 30, 2007 |
Baltimore, MD (United States of America) , Baltimore School of the Arts
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Conductor: Peter Dabrowski
Orchestra: Valley Symphony Orchestra of South Texas Sym Assoc
March 24, 2007 |
McAllen, TX (United States of America) , McAllen Civic Center
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Conductor: Pasquale Valerio
Orchestra: Villages Comm. Philharmonic Orchestra
March 22, 2007 |
The Villages, FL (United States of America) , Church on the Square
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Conductor: Georg Lopez
Orchestra: Timberlane Regional High School
March 18, 2007 |
Plaistow, NH (United States of America)
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Conductor: Carolyn Vancliver
Orchestra: Austin High School
March 1, 2007 |
Sugar Land, TX (United States of America)
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Conductor: Thomas G. Wilson
Orchestra: Colorado Springs Philharmonic
February 3, 2007 |
Colorado Springs, CO (United States of America) , Pikes Peak Center
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Conductor: M. Jaskiewicz
Orchestra: Northumberland Orchestra Society
January 20, 2007 |
Ports Hope, ON (Canada) , The Capital Arts Center
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Conductor: Dr. Robert Gaddis
Orchestra: Campbellsville University Orchestra
December 8, 2006 |
Campbellsville, KY (United States of America)
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Conductor: David Bowser
Orchestra: North York Concert Orchestra
November 18, 2006 |
Toronto, ON (Canada)
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Conductor: Laura Joella
Orchestra: Florida Atlantic University
November 12, 2006 |
Boca Raton, FL (United States of America) , University Theatre
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Conductor: Matthew Jones
Orchestra: Timmins Symphony Orchestra
October 28, 2006 |
Timmins, ON (Canada) , Ecole Secondaire Theriault
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Michael Newmann
Orchestra: Folsom Lake Symphony Orchestra
October 27, 2006 |
Folsom, CA (United States of America) , Oak Hills Church
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Edwin Outwater
Orchestra: Portland Symphony Orchestra
October 22, 2006 |
Portland, ME (United States of America) , Merrill Auditorium
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