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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: John Lubbock
Orchestra: Orchestra of St. John’s
September 28, 2011 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Queen Elizabeth Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Miguel Harth-Bedoya
Orchestra: Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
August 28, 2011 |
Fort Worth, TX (United States of America) , Bass Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Andrew Litton
Orchestra: Bergen Filharmoniske Orkester
August 27, 2011 |
Bergen (Norway) , Grieghallen
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Keith Lockhart
Orchestra: Boston Pops Symphony
August 4, 2011 |
Nantucket, MA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: SWR Big Band
July 17, 2011 |
Dresden (Germany) , Kulturpalast
19.30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: SWR Big Band
July 17, 2011 |
Dresden (Germany) , Kulturpalast
11.30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Alexandria Symphony Orchestra
June 4, 2011 |
Alexandria, VA (United States of America) , Rosslyn Spectrum Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mike Hall
Orchestra: RNCM Jazz Collective
May 18, 2011 |
Manchester (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Northern College of Music Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mike Hall
Orchestra: RNCM Jazz Collective
May 17, 2011 |
Manchester (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Northern College of Music Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Timothy Russell
Orchestra: ProMusica Chamber Orchestra
May 6, 2011 |
Columbus, OH (United States of America) , Southern Theatre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Christophe Chagnard
Orchestra: Northwest Sinfonietta
April 17, 2011 |
Puyallup, WA (United States of America) , Pioneer Pavilion
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Christophe Chagnard
Orchestra: Northwest Sinfonietta
April 16, 2011 |
Tacoma, WA (United States of America) , Rialto Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Christophe Chagnard
Orchestra: Northwest Sinfonietta
April 15, 2011 |
Seattle, WA (United States of America) , Nordstrom Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Scott Terrell
Orchestra: Lexington Philharmonic
March 25, 2011 |
Lexington, KY (United States of America) , Singletary Center for Fine Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Scott Terrell
Orchestra: Lexington Philharmonic
March 24, 2011 |
Lexington, KY (United States of America) , Downtown Arts Centre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Seikyo Kim
Orchestra: Kyoto Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
January 29, 2011 |
Kyoto (Japan) , Kyoto Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Pedro Moreira
Orchestra: Orquesta de Alumnos del Conservatorio
November 18, 2010 |
Lisboa (Portugal) , Gran Auditorio da ESML
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dominique Røyem
Orchestra: River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
November 13, 2010 |
Houston, TX (United States of America) , Dudley Recital Hall, University of Houston
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Lawrence Golan
Orchestra: Yakima Symphony Orchestra
October 9, 2010 |
Yakima, WA (United States of America) , Seasons Performance
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Lawrence Golan
Orchestra: Yakima Symphony Orchestra
October 8, 2010 |
Yakima, WA (United States of America) , Seasons Performance Hall
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