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George Gershwin (Composer) | Ferde Grofé (Arranger)

Rhapsody in Blue

for piano and orchestra arranged by Ferde Grofé (1942)
Edition: Performance material
Series: 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.

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 ′′
Series:
Rhapsody in Blue
Keywords:
#jazz-influenced

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Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LSMC 20267-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide

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    Orchestra: Portland Symphony Orchestra
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    Conductor: Brian Groner
    Orchestra: Harper College
    October 15, 2006 | Palatine, IL (United States of America) , Harper College - Performing Arts Center
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    Orchestra: Miami Symphony Orchestra
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    Orchestra: Miami Symphony Orchestra
    October 14, 2006 | Miami, FL (United States of America)
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    Orchestra: San Diego State University
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    Conductor: Jeff Edmons
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    May 22, 2006 | Westerville, OH (United States of America) , Westerville North High School Auditorium
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    April 30, 2006 | Paragould, AR (United States of America) , Paragould High School Auditorium
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