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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
Conductor: Brad Smith
Orchestra: Delaware County Youth Orchestra
May 2, 2010 |
Delaware County, PA (United States of America) , Garnet Valley High School
19:30 h
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Paul Carroll
April 25, 2010 |
Clarksville, MD (United States of America) , St. Louis Church
Rhapsody in Blue
April 10, 2010 |
Columbia, MO (United States of America) , Missouri United Methodist Church
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Thomas O’Connor
Orchestra: Santa Fe Pro Musica
November 13, 2009 |
Santa Fe, NM (United States of America) , Lensic Performing Arts Center
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Anthony Inglis
Orchestra: National Symphony Orchestra
September 6, 2009 |
, RMS Queen Mary 2
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Christoph König
Orchestra: Orquestra Nacional do Porto
July 5, 2009 |
Porta Delgada (Portugal) , Teatro Micaelense
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Christoph König
Orchestra: Orquestra Nacional do Porto
July 4, 2009 |
Angra (Portugal) , Centro Cultural
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: David Alan Miller
Orchestra: Albany Symphony Orchestra
June 21, 2009 |
Albany NY (United States of America) , Riverfront Park
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: St Paul's School Sinfonia
May 23, 2009 |
London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , St Paul's School, Barnes
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