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Rhapsody in Blue
theatre orchestration arranged by Ferde Grofé
piano and small orchestra
Edition: Performance material
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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
1.1.2.2asax.tsax.1-2.2.1.0-timp.perc(cym, tri, s.d, b.d, bells)-banjo.orchestral pno-str
More Information
Title:
Rhapsody in Blue
theatre orchestration arranged by Ferde Grofé
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 20518-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Preview/Media Contents
Audio:
Performances
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Antoine Clark
Orchestra: McConnell Arts Center Chamber Orchestra
May 14, 2017 |
Worthington,OH (United States of America) , Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Peter Feranec
Orchestra: Komorní filharmonie Pardubice
March 29, 2017 |
Pardubice (Czech Republic)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Susan Klein
Orchestra: Prince George Symphony Orchestra
March 11, 2017 |
Prince George, BC (Canada) , Vanier Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Darius Latham-Koenig
Orchestra: Christ Church Chamber Orchestra
March 9, 2017 |
Oxford (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Christ Church Cathedral
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Henry Janzen
Orchestra: Hart House Orchestra
February 19, 2017 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Zankel Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Henry Janzen
Orchestra: Hart House Orchestra
February 16, 2017 |
Toronto, ON (Canada) , Hart House
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Thomas O'Connor
Orchestra: Santa Fe Pro Musica
December 29, 2016 |
Santa Fe, NM (United States of America) , Lensic Performing Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Claire Fox Hillard
Orchestra: Albany Symphony Orchestra
November 13, 2016 |
Albany, GA (United States of America) , Albany Municipal Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Claire Fox Hillard
Orchestra: Albany Symphony Orchestra
November 12, 2016 |
Albany, GA (United States of America) , Albany Municipal Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra
November 9, 2016 |
Doha (Qatar) , Qatar National Convention Centre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Russell Ger
Orchestra: Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra
September 17, 2016 |
Newburgh,NY (United States of America) , Mount St. Mary College, Aquinas Hall
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Joel Smirnof
Orchestra: City Music Cleveland
July 24, 2016 |
Cleveland, OH (United States of America) , Cleveland Art Museum
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jon Regan
Orchestra: Trinity School Music Academy Chamber Orchestra
March 19, 2016 |
Croyden (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Trinity School
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Christopher Morris Whiting
Orchestra: Musikkollegium Urdorf
January 1, 2016 |
Urdorf (Switzerland) , Reformierte Kirche
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Daniela Candillari
Orchestra: Millenium Chamber Symphony
November 21, 2015 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Bruno Walter Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Christine Flasch
Orchestra: The Southwestern Suburban Symphony
August 23, 2015 |
Franklin, WI (United States of America) , The Saber Center for the Performing Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: David Charles Abell
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
May 21, 2015 |
Warwick (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Nicholas Anderson
Orchestra: Governor's School for the Arts
July 30, 2014 |
Virginia Beach, VA (United States of America) , King's Grant Presbyterian Church
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Josep Caballé-Domenech
Orchestra: Staatskapelle Halle
July 12, 2014 |
Weilburg (Germany) , Renaissancehof
20:00
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Josep Caballé-Domenech
Orchestra: Staatskapelle Halle
July 10, 2014 |
Moritzburg (Germany)
21:00
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