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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: Mark Becivengo
Orchestra: West Windsor Plainsboro High School
April 24, 2008 |
Plainsboro, NJ (United States of America) , West Windsor Plainsboro High School
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Adron Ming
Orchestra: Lewisville Symphony
April 4, 2008 |
Lewisville, TX (United States of America) , Lakeland Baptist Church
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeff Helmer
Orchestra: Dallas Wind Symphony
February 12, 2008 |
Dallas, TX (United States of America) , Meyerson Symphony Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: David Allan Miller
Orchestra: Albany Symphony Orchestra
January 19, 2008 |
Albany, NY (United States of America) , The Egg
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Paul Miller
Orchestra: Pennsylvania State University
September 18, 2007 |
Schuykill Haven, PA (United States of America) , Moran Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Conductor: Adam Stern
August 26, 2007 |
Eastsound, WA (United States of America) , Village Green
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Michael Barrett
Orchestra: Orchestra of St. Luke's
June 30, 2007 |
Katonah, NY (United States of America) , Venetian Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
Conductor: Christopher Rex
June 25, 2007 |
Madison, GA (United States of America) , Ritz Carlton
Rhapsody in Blue
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
Conductor: Christopher Rex
June 23, 2007 |
Armelia Island (United States of America) , Ritz Carlton
Rhapsody in Blue
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
Conductor: Christopher Rex
June 22, 2007 |
Jacksonville, FL (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeffrey Kahane
Orchestra: Colorado Symphony Orchestra
May 27, 2007 |
Denver, CO (United States of America) , Boettcher Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeffrey Kahane
Orchestra: Colorado Symphony Orchestra
May 26, 2007 |
Denver, CO (United States of America) , Boettcher Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jeffrey Kahane
Orchestra: Colorado Symphony Orchestra
May 25, 2007 |
Denver, CO (United States of America) , Boettcher Concert Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Matthew Gallagher
April 21, 2007 |
Philadelphia, PA (United States of America) , Merriam Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Matthew Gallagher
April 20, 2007 |
Philadelphia, PA (United States of America) , Merriam Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: George Marriner Maull
Orchestra: The Discovery Orchestra
April 12, 2007 |
Newark, NJ (United States of America) , NJPAC
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mitch Glickman
Orchestra: Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
March 27, 2007 |
Los Angeles, CA (United States of America) , Royce Hall - UCLA
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: William Eddins
Orchestra: Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
March 24, 2007 |
Edmonton, AB (Canada) , Winspear Centre for Music
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Orchestra Nashville
March 24, 2007 |
Nashville, TN (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: William Eddins
Orchestra: Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
March 23, 2007 |
Edmonton, AB (Canada) , Winspear Centre for Music
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