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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: William Eddins
Orchestra: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra
November 10, 2005 |
Knoxville, TN (United States of America) , Tennessee Theatre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Gary Viebranz
Orchestra: Winds on the Lake
November 7, 2005 |
Wheeling, WV (United States of America) , West Liberty State College
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Paul Lee
September 23, 2005 |
Hattiesburg, MS (United States of America) , Saenger Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Gary Viebranz
Orchestra: Winds on the Lake
August 21, 2005 |
Erie, PA (United States of America) , Penn State
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mischa Santora
Orchestra: Minnesota Orchestra
July 21, 2005 |
Minneapolis, MN (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Mischa Santora
Orchestra: Minnesota Orchestra
July 19, 2005 |
Minneapolis, MN (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
July 16, 2005 |
(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Tiffin School
Rhapsody in Blue
July 16, 2005 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , South Herts Golf Club Totteridge
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jack Everly
Orchestra: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
February 14, 2005 |
Baltimore, MD (United States of America) , Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jack Everly
Orchestra: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
February 11, 2005 |
North Bethesda, MD (United States of America) , Strathmore Music Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Ronald Di Lauro
Orchestra: Universite de Montreal
January 23, 2005 |
(Canada) , Salle Wilfried Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: University of Michigan School of Music
December 12, 2004 |
(United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Plano Symphony Orchestra
November 20, 2004 |
Richardson, TX (United States of America) , Eiseman Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Anthony Branker
Orchestra: Princeton University
October 9, 2004 |
Princeton, NJ (United States of America)
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