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Rhapsody in Blue
original jazz band version for Paul Whiteman
arranged by Ferde Grofé (1924)
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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
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Title:
Rhapsody in Blue
original jazz band version for Paul Whiteman
arranged by Ferde Grofé (1924)
for piano and jazz band
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 20372-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Preview/Media Contents
Video:
Performances
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Robert Spano
Orchestra: Aspen Festival Big Band Ensemble
June 28, 2012 |
Aspen, CO (United States of America) , Benedict Music Tent
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Jerry F. Junkin
Orchestra: Victoria Bach Festival
June 9, 2012 |
Victoria, TX (United States of America) , Victoria Fine Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Eugene Friesen
Orchestra: Berklee College of Music
March 30, 2012 |
Boston, MA (United States of America) , Berklee Performance Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mischa Santora
Orchestra: Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra
March 23, 2012 |
Cincinnati, OH (United States of America) , Hilton Netherland Plaza
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Riccardo Chailly
Orchestra: Orchestre de Paris
March 1, 2012 |
Paris (France) , Salle Pleyel
11.00 h - Concert en famille
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jonathan Yates
Orchestra: Norwalk Symphony Orchestra
February 25, 2012 |
(United States of America) , Norwalk Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Robert Taylor
Orchestra: University of British Columbia Symphonic Wind Ensemble
February 16, 2012 |
Vancouver, BC (Canada) , UBC Old AUditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Dallas Wind Symphony
February 14, 2012 |
Dallas, TX (United States of America) , Meyerson Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Nate Beversluis
Orchestra: Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
February 9, 2012 |
Greensboro, NC (United States of America) , The Empire Room
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Sven Birch
Orchestra: Großes Bläser-Ensemble der Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität
January 27, 2012 |
Linz (Austria) , Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität
19.30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Zsolt Nagy
Orchestra: Orchestre des Laureats du Conservatoire
January 20, 2012 |
Paris (France) , Salle d'art lyrique CNSMD
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Clayton J. Poole
Orchestra: Capitol Center Jazz Orchestra
January 15, 2012 |
Concord, NH (United States of America) , The Capitol Center for the Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Ubu Ensemble
December 7, 2011 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , GSMD Music Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Anthony Weeden
Orchestra: Trinity Laban Wind Orchestra
November 30, 2011 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Great Hall, Blackheath Halls
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Gary Hill
Orchestra: Arizona State University
November 21, 2011 |
Scottsdale, AZ (United States of America) , Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Thomas Neenan
Orchestra: Saint Matthew's Chamber Orchestra
November 11, 2011 |
Pacific Palisades, CA (United States of America) , Saint Matthew's Church
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Michael Reichman
Orchestra: The Sounding Board
November 5, 2011 |
Boston, MA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Robert Grechesky
Orchestra: Butler University Music Department
October 29, 2011 |
Indianapolis, IN (United States of America) , Clowes Memorial Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Belfast Festival 2011
Orchestra: Ulster Orchestra
October 14, 2011 |
Belfast (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Waterfront Hall
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