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Rhapsody in Blue
for solo piano and symphonic band
arranged by Thomas Verrier
piano and 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.
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(1.ca).4.bcl.4sax.2(cbsn)-4.4.3(btbn).1-timp.3perc(s.d, b.d, sus cym, cym, tri, gong, glsp)-banjo-db
More Information
Title:
Rhapsody in Blue
for solo piano and symphonic band
arranged by Thomas Verrier
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Gershwin Music
Year of composition:
1924
Duration:
16 ′
Technical Details
Product number:
LSMC 20268
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Performances
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Bartolomé Pérez Botelló
Orchestra: Orquesta del Conservatorio Superior de Música Salamanca
November 22, 2023 |
Salamanca (Spain) , Conservatorio Superior de Música, Auditorio
Rhapsody in Blue
Orchestra: The College of St. Scholastica
April 28, 2019 |
Duluth,MN (United States of America) , Mitchell Auditorium at The College of St. Scholastica
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Cynthia Clark Brown
Orchestra: Raleigh Charter High School
April 25, 2019 |
Raleigh,NC (United States of America) , William Peace University
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Dr. Mark Belcik
Orchestra: Oklahoma City Symphonic Band
March 8, 2018 |
Oklahoma City, OK (United States of America) , Putnam City North High School
Rhapsody in Blue
Conductor: Richard F. Regan
Orchestra: Hudson Valley Performing Arts Foundation
March 14, 2017 |
New York, NY (United States of America) , Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall
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