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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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Performances
Rhapsody in Blue
March 1, 2019 |
Rochester,NY (United States of America) , Hochstein School
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen
January 1, 2019 |
Köln (Germany) , Kölner Philharmonie
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Anja Bihlmaier
Orchestra: Östgöta Blåsarsymfoniker
November 15, 2018 |
Linköping (Sweden) , Crusellhallen
19:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jaime Martin
Orchestra: RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra
October 5, 2018 |
Dublin (Ireland) , National Concert Hall
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jules van Hessen
Orchestra: Maestro Jules Orkest
September 27, 2018 |
Amsterdam (Netherlands) , Concertgebouw
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Susanna Mälkki
Orchestra: Helsingin Kaupunginorkesteri (Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra)
September 7, 2018 |
Helsinki (Finland) , Musiikkitalo
19:00
Rhapsody in Blue
BBC Proms 2018
Conductor: Mark Armstrong
Orchestra: National Youth Jazz Orchestra
August 16, 2018 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Royal Albert Hall
22:15
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Wayne Marshall
Orchestra: Chineke Orchestra
July 21, 2018 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Queen Elizabeth Hall
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Axelrod
Orchestra: Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla
July 6, 2018 |
Sevilla (Spain) , Teatro de la Maestranza
20:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: John Axelrod
Orchestra: Real Orquesta Sinfónica de Sevilla
July 5, 2018 |
Sevilla (Spain) , Teatro de la Maestranza
20:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Francesco Cagnasso
Orchestra: Matura Projektorchester
July 1, 2018 |
Luzern (Switzerland) , MaiHof
17:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Francesco Cagnasso
Orchestra: Matura Projektorchester
June 22, 2018 |
Adligenswil (Switzerland)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Delta David Gier
May 13, 2018 |
Alberta (Canada) , Convocation Hall, University of Alberta Edmonton
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Joana Carneiro
Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra
May 5, 2018 |
Saffron Walden (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Saffron Hall
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Sarah Ioannides
Orchestra: Tacoma Symphony Orchestra
April 14, 2018 |
Tacoma, WA (United States of America) , Pantages Theater
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Frank Dupree
Orchestra: Deutsche Staatsphilharmonie Rheinland-Pfalz
April 9, 2018 |
Mannheim (Germany) , Capitol
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Alain Altinoglu
Orchestra: Orchestre des Lauréats du Conservatoire de Paris
March 12, 2018 |
Paris (France) , Conservatoire
19:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Britten Sinfonia
February 27, 2018 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Milton Court
19:30
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Simon Rattle
Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
February 10, 2018 |
Berlin (Germany) , Philharmonie
22:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: South Orangetown Central School District
February 2, 2018 |
Blauvelt, NY (United States of America) , South Orange Middle School
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