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Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé, known as Ferde Grofé (March 27, 1892 – April 3, 1972) (pronounced / ˈfərdiː ˈɡroʊfeɪ /) was an American composer, arranger, pianist, and instrumentalist. He is best known for his 1931 five-movement symphonic poem, Grand Canyon Suite, and for orchestrating George Gershwin 's Rhapsody in Blue for its 1924 premiere.
Ferde Grofé (born March 27, 1892, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died April 3, 1972, Santa Monica, Calif.) was an American composer and arranger known for his orchestral works as well as for his pioneering role in establishing the sound of big band dance music.
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Ferde Grofé was an American composer, pianist, arranger, and conductor, best known for his orchestral works and arrangements. He was born Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé on March 27, 1892, in New York City.
May 29, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Ferde Grofé, a jazz arranger and composer who wrote the popular Grand Canyon Suite. Discover how he captured the natural beauty and sounds of the Grand Canyon in his music.
The symphony that would catapult Gershwin, Whiteman and Grofe to fame, premiered on February 12, 1924 at New York’s Aeolian Hall. Grofe’s first major suite, Mississippi Suite premiered in 1926 in New York City, performed by the Paul Whiteman Orchestra.
Ferde Grofé (1892-1972) was a pioneering jazz arranger who successfully made the transition from popular music into the concert hall. Read Full Biography.
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Find out about the life and works of Ferde Grofé, the arranger of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and the composer of Grand Canyon Suite. Read reviews and recommendations of his recordings by David Hurwitz and other critics.
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