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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
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Video:
Performances
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
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: William Eddins
Orchestra: Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
March 22, 2007 |
Edmonton, AB (Canada) , Winspear Centre for Music
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Edward Quick
Orchestra: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
March 14, 2007 |
Detroit, MI (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Loyola College
March 14, 2007 |
Baltimore, MD (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: James Sinclair
Orchestra: Orchestra New England
March 10, 2007 |
New Haven, CT (United States of America) , Battell Chapel
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Steven Smith
Orchestra: Santa Fe Symphony
February 25, 2007 |
(United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Matthew Inkster
Orchestra: West Liberty State College
February 22, 2007 |
West Liberty, WV (United States of America) , West Liberty State College
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: MGySgt Peter Wilson
Orchestra: United States Marine Band
February 11, 2007 |
Washington, DC (United States of America) , Sousa Hall - arine Barracks Annex
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Steven Sloane
Orchestra: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchetra
November 13, 2006 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Lincoln Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jose Valencia
Orchestra: Orkestra Projekt
November 4, 2006 |
Zionsville, IN (United States of America) , Zionsville Performing Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Byron Jensen
Orchestra: Hastings Symphony Orchestra
October 22, 2006 |
Hastings, NE (United States of America) , Masonic Center Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Robert Quebbeman
Orchestra: Missouri State University
October 22, 2006 |
Springfield, MO (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Robert Quebbeman
Orchestra: Missouri State University
October 21, 2006 |
Springfield, MO (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mitch Glickman
Orchestra: Symphonic Jazz Orchestra
June 24, 2006 |
Hollywood, CA (United States of America) , Ford Amphitheatre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Gil Rose
Orchestra: Boston Modern Orchestra Project
May 26, 2006 |
Boston, MA (United States of America) , Jordan Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: James Bankhead
Orchestra: California State University
April 30, 2006 |
Chico, CA (United States of America) , Harlan Adams Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Steven Richman
Orchestra: Harmonie Ensemble/New York
April 2, 2006 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Bruce Hangen
Orchestra: Naples Philharmonic
February 26, 2006 |
Naples, FL (United States of America) , Philharmonic Center for the Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Bruce Hangen
Orchestra: Naples Philharmonic
February 21, 2006 |
Naples, FL (United States of America) , Philharmonic Center for the Arts
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