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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: Dr. Scott A. Jones
Orchestra: The Concordia Band
May 21, 2011 |
Osaka (Japan) , Japan Band Clinic
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Scott A. Jones
Orchestra: The Concordia Band
May 15, 2011 |
Hamamatsu (Japan) , Japan Band Clinic
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Sinfonisches Blasorchester der TU Dortmund; Landesblasorchester NRW
May 14, 2011 |
Dortmund (Germany) , Audimax der TU
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Kirk O’Riordan
May 7, 2011 |
Easton, PA (United States of America) , Williams Center for the Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Scott A. Jones
Orchestra: The Concordia Band
April 30, 2011 |
Moorhead, MN (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Gordon Ring
Orchestra: Longwood University Wind Symphony
March 8, 2011 |
Farmville, VA (United States of America) , Jarman Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Scott Lawton
Orchestra: Harmonie-Ensemble des Landespolizeiorchesters NRW
November 24, 2010 |
Düsseldorf (Germany) , Robert-Schumann-Saal
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Eric Hewitt
Orchestra: Charles River Wind Ensemble
June 13, 2010 |
Newton Centre, MA (United States of America) , First Baptist Church
19:00 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeff Pelischek
Orchestra: Hutchinson Community College Symphonic Band
May 7, 2010 |
Hutchinson, KS (United States of America) , Stringer Fine Arts Center
20:00 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: H. Robert Reynolds
Orchestra: University of Southern California
March 28, 2010 |
Los Angeles, CA (United States of America) , Bovard Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Eric Hewitt
February 6, 2010 |
Boston, MA (United States of America) , Boston College High School
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Gregg I. Hanson
Orchestra: University of Arizona Symphonic Band
December 2, 2009 |
Tuscon, AZ (United States of America) , Crowder Hall
19:30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Glen J. Hemberger
October 22, 2009 |
Hammond, LA (United States of America) , Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Lawrence Marks
October 5, 2009 |
Charlotte, NC (United States of America) , Robinson Hall, UNC
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Orquestra de Sopros do Gabinete Coordenador de Educação Artística
June 30, 2009 |
Funchal, Madeira (Portugal) , Parque de Santa Catarina
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Les Sakamoto
Orchestra: University of California Los Angeles Symphony
May 13, 2009 |
Los Angeles, CA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Guy Holliday
Orchestra: California Baptist University
April 16, 2009 |
Riverside, CA (United States of America) , CBU School of Music
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Keith Bland
Orchestra: USAF Band of the Golden West
April 4, 2009 |
Vacaville, CA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Lawrence Corio
Orchestra: Irvington High School Wind Ensemble
April 3, 2009 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Smith Square Hall (formerly St John’s Smith Square)
13.00 h
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