George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
for Piano and Orchestra
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George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
for Piano and Orchestra
- Instrumentation Concert Band (Solo/Feature: Piano)
- Composer George Gershwin
- Editor Marco Tamanini
- Series Baton Instrumental
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- Edition Score Download
- Publisher Baton Music
- Order no. BTM349SC-DL
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Description:
Rhapsody in Blue is a musical composition by George Gershwin for solo piano and jazz band written in 1924, which combines elements of classical music with jazz-influenced effects. The composition was orchestrated by Ferde Grofé three times, in 1924, in 1926, and finally in 1946. The piece received its premiere in a concert entitled An Experiment in Modern Music, which was held on February 12, 1924, in Aeolian Hall, New York, by Paul Whiteman and his band with Gershwin playing the piano. The version for piano and symphony orchestra, orchestrated by Ferde Grofé in 1942, has become one of the most popular American concert works.