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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
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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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October 2, 2019 |
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Orchestra: Philharmonisches Orchester des Staatstheaters Cottbus
September 23, 2019 |
Cottbus (Germany) , Staatstheater, Großes Haus
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Orchestra: Philharmonisches Orchester des Staatstheaters Cottbus
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Conductor: Timothy Socha
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Rotkreuz (Switzerland) , Fabrikhalle
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Zürich (Switzerland) , Tonhalle Maag
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Conductor: Stephen Bell
Orchestra: RTÉ Concert Orchestra
September 11, 2019 |
Dublin (Ireland) , National Concert Hall
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Conductor: Mitsunobu Takaya
Orchestra: Nagoya City University OB Orchestra
September 8, 2019 |
Nagoya (Japan) , Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater
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Hamburg (Germany) , Rathausmarkt
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Conductor: Geoff Smith
Orchestra: Wesley College
August 21, 2019 |
Melbourne (Australia) , Melbourne Recital Centre
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Conductor: Martin Brauß
Orchestra: Kammerphilharmonie La Tempesta
August 17, 2019 |
Neustadt am Rübenberge (Germany) , Liebfrauenkirche
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Conductor: Gianna Fratta
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August 14, 2019 |
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Conductor: Joana Mallwitz
Orchestra: Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg
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Orchestra: Royal Northern College of Music Manchester
July 21, 2019 |
Montepulciano (Italy) , Piazza Grande
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Orchestra: Schulorchester des Auersperg-Gymnasiums Passau
July 17, 2019 |
Passau (Germany) , Rathaussaal
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