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Rhapsody in Blue
theatre orchestration arranged by Ferde Grofé
piano and small orchestra
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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
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
Orchestra: Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
April 14, 2012 |
Scranton, PA (United States of America) , FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic
April 13, 2012 |
Scranton, PA (United States of America) , Scranton Cultural Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Eugene Friesen
Orchestra: Berklee College of Music
March 30, 2012 |
Boston, MA (United States of America) , Berklee Performance Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Sam Baltzer
Orchestra: Chamber Players of the South Orchestra
March 4, 2012 |
Dalton, GA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Sam Baltzer
Orchestra: Chamber Players of the South Orchestra
March 3, 2012 |
Calhoun, GA (United States of America)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Sam Baltzer
Orchestra: Chamber Players of the South Orchestra
March 2, 2012 |
Rome, GA (United States of America) , Rome City Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Marko Ivanović
Orchestra: Komorní filharmonie Pardubice
February 22, 2012 |
Pardubice (Czech Republic) , Sukova síň Domu hudby
19.30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Marko Ivanović
Orchestra: Komorní filharmonie Pardubice
February 21, 2012 |
Pardubice (Czech Republic) , Sukova síň Domu hudby
19.30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Marko Ivanović
Orchestra: Komorní filharmonie Pardubice
February 20, 2012 |
Pardubice (Czech Republic) , Sukova síň Domu hudby
19.30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Anthony Inglis
Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra
October 13, 2011 |
(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Cunard Queen Mary 2 Liner
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Hector Aguero
Orchestra: High School of the Performing and Visual Arts
October 6, 2011 |
Houston, TX (United States of America) , Denney Theatre
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Matthew Marsit
Orchestra: Boston Conservatory of Music
March 26, 2011 |
Boston, MA (United States of America) , Marriot Copley Place
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Pedro Moreira
Orchestra: Orquesta de Alumnos del Conservatorio
November 18, 2010 |
Lisboa (Portugal) , Gran Auditorio da ESML
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Pedro Moreira
Orchestra: Orquestra de Alumnos del Conservatorio
November 18, 2010 |
Lisboa (Portugal) , Gran Auditorio da ESML
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Eddie Rackley
Orchestra: Panama City Pops Orchestra
October 16, 2010 |
Panama City Beach, FL (United States of America) , Arnold High School Auditorium
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Alex Klein
Orchestra: Washburn University Chamebr Orchestra
June 19, 2010 |
Topeka, KS (United States of America) , White Concert Hall, Washburn University
19:30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Jason Thornton
Orchestra: Bath Philharmonia
June 17, 2010 |
Shaldon (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , St Peter's Church
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Anthony Inglis
Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra
May 28, 2010 |
(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Alasdair Hogarth
Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra
May 21, 2010 |
(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , QM2 Cunard Liner
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Brad Smith
Orchestra: Delaware County Youth Orchestra
May 16, 2010 |
West Chester, PA (United States of America) , West Chester University
14:30 h
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