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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.
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.
The Grand Canyon Suite is a suite for orchestra by Ferde Grofé, composed between 1929 and 1931. It was initially titled Five Pictures of the Grand Canyon. It consists of five movements, each an evocation in tone of a particular scene typical of the Grand Canyon.
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.
Shortly before celebrating his 80th birthday, the American composer, arranger, pianist, and instrumentalist Ferde Grofé (1892-1972) died in Santa Monica, California. As we celebrate the 50th year of his passing, he might not be a household name.
Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé, known as Ferde Grofé (March 27, 1892 – April 3, 1972) (pronounced Fur-dee Grow-fay) was an American composer, arranger, pianist and instrumentalist.
Ferde Grofé bio. Ferde Grofe was born Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofe in New York City on March 27, 1892. Grofe was still a child when his family moved to Los Angeles. His father was an actor, baritone singer, and his mother was a cellist. Grofe was raised in Los Angeles and attended public schools.
B. Ferdinand Rudolph von Grofé, 27 March 1892, New York, USA, d. 3 April 1972, Santa Monica, California, USA. A highly accomplished composer, arranger, conductor and pianist, as a youngster ...
