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Rhapsody in Blue
for solo piano and symphonic band
arranged by Thomas Verrier
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
pic.2.2(1.ca).4.bcl.4sax.2(cbsn)-4.4.3(btbn).1-timp.3perc(s.d, b.d, sus cym, cym, tri, gong, glsp)-banjo-db
More Information
Title:
Rhapsody in Blue
for solo piano and symphonic band
arranged by Thomas Verrier
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Gershwin Music
Year of composition:
1924
Duration:
16 ′0 ′′
Keywords:
Technical Details
Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LSMC 20268
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Performances
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Bartolomé Pérez Botelló
Orchestra: Orquesta del Conservatorio Superior de Música Salamanca
November 22, 2023 |
Salamanca (Spain) , Conservatorio Superior de Música, Auditorio
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: The College of St. Scholastica
April 28, 2019 |
Duluth,MN (United States of America) , Mitchell Auditorium at The College of St. Scholastica
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Cynthia Clark Brown
Orchestra: Raleigh Charter High School
April 25, 2019 |
Raleigh,NC (United States of America) , William Peace University
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Mark Belcik
Orchestra: Oklahoma City Symphonic Band
March 8, 2018 |
Oklahoma City, OK (United States of America) , Putnam City North High School
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Richard F. Regan
Orchestra: Hudson Valley Performing Arts Foundation
March 14, 2017 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Darryl Bott
Orchestra: Rutgers University Orchestra
March 9, 2017 |
New Brunswick, NJ (United States of America) , Nicholas Music Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Motti Miron
Orchestra: Israel National Youth Wind Orchestra
July 28, 2016 |
Jerusalem (Israel) , Henry Crown Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Kirk O'RIordan
Orchestra: Lafayette College
May 7, 2016 |
Easton,PA (United States of America) , Williams Center for the Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Ben Hawkins
Orchestra: Transylvania University
April 8, 2016 |
Lexington, KY (United States of America) , Haggin Auditorium, MItchell Fine Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Brian P. Timmons
Orchestra: Bergenfield HS Honors Wind Ensemble
March 18, 2016 |
Bergenfield, NJ (United States of America) , Dr. Bernard T. Baggs Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Daniel Tembras
March 8, 2016 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Carnegie Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Daniel Tembras
March 7, 2016 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Columbia University
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Daniel Tembras
March 3, 2016 |
Fort Wayne, IN (United States of America) , Auer Performance Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Hansjörg Angerer
Orchestra: Bläserphilharmonie Mozarteum Salzburg
January 6, 2016 |
Salzburg (Austria) , Großes Festspielhaus
11:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jennifer Martin
Orchestra: Cuesta Community College
September 27, 2015 |
San Luis Obispo, CA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeffrey Boeckman
Orchestra: University of Hawaii at Manoa
May 3, 2015 |
Honolulu, HI (United States of America) , McKinley High School Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Thomas Hunt
Orchestra: Ohio Northern University
April 25, 2015 |
Ada, OH (United States of America) , Freed Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeff Gershman
Orchestra: Capital Univeristy
April 18, 2015 |
Columbus, OH , Mees Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Alicia Neal
Orchestra: Eastern Illinois University
March 27, 2015 |
Charleston, IL (United States of America) , Dvorka Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mark Walker
Orchestra: Troy University
February 6, 2015 |
Troy, AL (United States of America) , Troy University Crosby Theater
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