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Rhapsody in Blue

scored for symphonic band (without solo piano)
by Ferde Grofé
symphonic band
Edition: Performance material

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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.

Orchestral Cast

pic.2.2.ca.Ebcl.3.Eb alto clar.bcl.2asax.tsax.barsax.bass sax.2-4.2.3corn.3.bar.2-timp.perc(xyl, vib, bells, tri, crash cym, lg cym, gong, s.d, b.d, chimes)-hp-string bass

More Information

Title:
Rhapsody in Blue
scored for symphonic band (without solo piano)
by Ferde Grofé
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Gershwin Music
Year of composition:
1924
Duration:
16 ′

Technical Details

Product number:
LSMC 20526
Delivery rights:
Worldwide

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  • Rhapsody in Blue
    Conductor: Simon Proust
    Orchestra: Ensemble Cartesixte
    January 5, 2020 | Notre Dame d'Oé (France) , Salle Oésia
  • Rhapsody in Blue
    Conductor: CWO Richard Wyman
    Orchestra: US Coast Guard Band
    April 15, 2018 | New London, CT (United States of America) , Learny Hall
  • Rhapsody in Blue
    Conductor: Mariss Jansons
    Orchestra: Latvijas Nacionālais simfoniskais orķestris
    September 19, 2016 | Riga (Latvia) , Great Guild
  • Rhapsody in Blue
    Conductor: Ben Palmer
    Orchestra: Barnet Youth Wind Orchestra
    July 17, 2011 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Moss Hall Junior School
    19.00 h
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