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Rhapsody in Blue

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

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

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  • Rhapsody in Blue
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    Orchestra: WDR Funkhausorchester Köln
    January 22, 2016 | Köln (Germany) , Funkhaus
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    "Happy New York"
    Conductor: Yann Molénat
    Orchestra: Orchestre de l’Opéra de Reims
    January 17, 2016 | Givet (France) , Le Manège
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    Conductor: Christian Reif
    Orchestra: New World Symphony
    January 15, 2016 | Miami Beach, FL (United States of America) , New World Center
  • Rhapsody in Blue
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    January 10, 2016 | Giengen (Germany) , Walter-Schmid-Halle
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    January 8, 2016 | Praha (Czech Republic) , Rudolfinum
    10:00
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    Conductor: Valentin Radu
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    January 8, 2016 | Philadelphia, PA (United States of America) , Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Perelman Theater
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    Conductor: Marko Ivanovic
    Orchestra: Česká filharmonie
    January 7, 2016 | Praha (Czech Republic) , Rudolfinum
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  • Rhapsody in Blue
    Conductor: Marko Ivanovic
    Orchestra: Česká filharmonie
    January 5, 2016 | Praha (Czech Republic) , Rudolfinum
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    Orchestra: Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire
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    Conductor: Dariusz Mikulski
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    Orchestra: Orchestra del Teatro Vittorio Emanuele
    January 1, 2016 | Messina (Italy) , Teatro Vittorio Emanuele
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    Conductor: Yann Molénat
    Orchestra: Orchestre de l’Opéra de Reims
    December 31, 2015 | Reims (France) , Opéra
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    December 31, 2015 | Nantes (France) , La Cité
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    December 31, 2015 | Nottingham (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Concert Hall
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    December 29, 2015 | Glasgow (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
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