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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: Timothy Rhea
Orchestra: Texas A&M University
February 22, 2008 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Carnegie Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Bradley N. Kent
Orchestra: Lamar University
February 15, 2008 |
San Antonio, TX (United States of America) , Lila Cockrell Theatre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mark Aldrich
Orchestra: Salem State College
May 1, 2007 |
Salem, MA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: W. Dale Warren
Orchestra: University of Arkansas
April 19, 2007 |
Fayetteville, AR (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Arthur C. Bartner
Orchestra: University of Southern California
April 15, 2007 |
Cerritos, CA (United States of America) , Cerritos Center for the perferming arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Brett Nelsen
Orchestra: Cinco Ranch High School
March 29, 2007 |
(United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Brett Nelsen
Orchestra: Cinco Ranch High School
March 21, 2007 |
(United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jason Chevalier
Orchestra: Mt. San Antonio College
January 15, 2007 |
Walnut, CA (United States of America) , Mt. San Antonio College
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Johnnie Vinson
Orchestra: Auburn University
April 22, 2006 |
Opelika, AL (United States of America) , Opelika Performing Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: R. Shayne Cofer
Orchestra: Northeastern Illinois University
December 8, 2005 |
Chicago, IL (United States of America) , Norteastern IL University - Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Lawrence Dale Harper
Orchestra: Carroll College
October 30, 2005 |
Waukesha, WI (United States of America) , Shattuck Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Major A. Phillip Waite
Orchestra: USAF Heartland of America Band
October 27, 2005 |
Omaha, NE (United States of America) , Holland PAC
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Winther
July 23, 2005 |
Interlochen, MI (United States of America) , Interlochen Center for the Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeffrey Lemke
Orchestra: McNeese State University
March 11, 2005 |
Lake Charles, LA (United States of America) , Bulber Auditorium
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