Rhapsody in Blue for piano and orchestra

[MalteM]

Hello,
does anyone know where to get score (and maybe parts) of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue in the version for piano and symphony orchestra?

[pjones235]

Seeing as how the work page for "Rhapsody in Blue" only has protected scores, even if there was the version you are looking for, it would probably be copyrighted.

[vinteuil]

You can order them from Alfred music. Grofé orchestrated it, and that will be protected for quite some time.

[daphnis]

I think orchestral parts for the Rhapsody are available via rental only.

[MalteM]

Ah, you’re right. I only thought “Gershwin died more than 70 years ago” (I’m from Germany) but I didn’t know that it’s not only the composer’s but also the editor’s life time which defines a work as public domain or not…