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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: Vlado Valovič
Orchestra: Rozhlasový Big Band Gustava Broma
December 21, 2014 |
Praha (Czech Republic) , Pražský hrad
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Gary Green
Orchestra: Greater Miami Community Concert Band
November 16, 2014 |
Coral Gables, FL (United States of America) , Gusmnan Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Michael Golemo
Orchestra: Iowa State University
April 27, 2014 |
Ames, IA (United States of America) , Martha-Ellen Tye Recital Hall (and Marriott Hotel)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Warren Olfert
Orchestra: North Dakota State University
October 19, 2013 |
Fargo, ND (United States of America) , Festival Concert Hall, North Dakota State University
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Eli Wirth
May 12, 2013 |
Baltimore, MD (United States of America) , Friedberg Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Hendricks
April 27, 2013 |
Charlotte, NC (United States of America) , Central Piedmont
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Hendricks
April 26, 2013 |
Charleston, WV (United States of America) , WV Culture Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Hendricks
April 23, 2013 |
Morgantown, WV (United States of America) , WVU Creative Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Kevin Price
Orchestra: Glasgow Wind Band
March 30, 2013 |
Glasgow (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: James O'Dell
Orchestra: Boston Conservatory of Music
March 2, 2013 |
Concord, MA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Sascha Leufgen
Orchestra: Orchestre Philharmonique à vent de Dudelange
February 23, 2013 |
Luxembourg (Luxembourg) , Philharmonie
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Shuang-Liang Hsu
Orchestra: Taipei Symphonic Winds
May 19, 2012 |
Taipeh (Taiwan) , Zhongshan Hall
19.30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Scott A. Jones
Orchestra: Concordia College
May 19, 2012 |
Chengdu (China)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Scott A. Jones
Orchestra: Concordia College
May 16, 2012 |
Chongging (China)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Scott A. Jones
Orchestra: Concordia College
May 14, 2012 |
Zhuhai (China)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Larry Harper
Orchestra: Carroll University
April 3, 2012 |
Waukesha, WI (United States of America) , Carroll University
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Larry Harper
Orchestra: Carroll University
April 1, 2012 |
Waukesha, WI (United States of America) , Carroll University
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Kenneth Megan, CDR, USCG
Orchestra: U.S. Coast Guard Band
May 29, 2011 |
New London, CT (United States of America) , Leamy Hall - USCG Academy
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Kenneth Megan, CDR, USCG
Orchestra: U.S. Coast Guard Band
May 28, 2011 |
New London, CT (United States of America) , Leamy Hall - USCG Academy
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Scott A. Jones
Orchestra: The Concordia Band
May 23, 2011 |
Okayama (Japan) , Japan Band Clinic
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