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
Orchestra: Orchestre du conservatoire André Navarra
March 10, 2018 |
Charenton-le-Pont (France) , Théâtre des 2 Rives
20:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Paul Hilliam
Orchestra: Rutland Sinfonia
March 10, 2018 |
Oundle (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Oakham School Chapel
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Philip Mackenzie
Orchestra: Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra
March 10, 2018 |
Warwick (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Warwick Hall
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Peter Dabrowski
Orchestra: UTRGV Symphony Orchestra
March 6, 2018 |
Brownsville, TX (United States of America) , Texas Southmost College Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Peter Dabrowski
Orchestra: UTRGV Symphony Orchestra
March 5, 2018 |
Brownsville, TX (United States of America) , Texas Southmost College Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Michael Newnham
Orchestra: Orchestra Toronto
March 4, 2018 |
Toronto, ON (Canada) , George Weston Recital Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Giancarlo di Lorenzo
Orchestra: Thüringer Symphoniker Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
March 3, 2018 |
Saalfeld/Saale (Germany) , Meininger Hof
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Sebastian Tewinkel
Orchestra: Neubrandenburger Philharmonie
March 3, 2018 |
Neubrandenburg (Germany) , Marienkirche
17:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Zoë Kundu
Orchestra: East London Symphony Orchestra
March 3, 2018 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , St Peter's Church Notting Hill
15:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Leonard Bernstein 100 – Eine Geburtstagsgala
Conductor: Yoel Gamzou
Orchestra: Bremer Philharmoniker
March 2, 2018 |
Bremen (Germany) , Theater
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Giancarlo di Lorenzo
Orchestra: Thüringer Symphoniker Saalfeld-Rudolstadt
March 2, 2018 |
Saalfeld/Saale (Germany) , Meininger Hof
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Adam V. Fontana
Orchestra: Bethel College
February 23, 2018 |
Wichita, KS (United States of America) , Century II
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Axelrod
Orchestra: Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini
February 17, 2018 |
Pordenone (Italy) , Teatro Verdi
20:45
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Philip Mackenzie
Orchestra: Mozart Symphony Orchestra
February 17, 2018 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Cadogan Hall
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Axelrod
Orchestra: Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini
February 16, 2018 |
Parma (Italy) , Auditorium Paganini
20:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Axelrod
Orchestra: Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini
February 15, 2018 |
Parma (Italy) , Auditorium Paganini
20:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Storgårds
Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
February 10, 2018 |
Manchester (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Bridgewater Hall
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Wilson
Orchestra: Budapest Festival Orchestra
February 4, 2018 |
Budapest (Hungary) , MÜPA
21:00
Reviews
Only registered users can write reviews. Please sign in or create an account.
