Jeffrey Biegel
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Jeffrey Biegel
@jeffreybiegel.bsky.social
Pianist, composer, teacher, commissioning projects creator, created first Classical livestreams
Now with 67 orchestras - the largest consortium of orchestras for music anywhere in the world! All 50 states included. Orchestras still joining this unprecedented initiative.
Bringing unity through music, pianist Jeffrey Biegel's 21st century initiative joins 60+ orchestras in all 50 states for Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue". It nourishes our souls, and I encourage orchestras to join this evolving historic moment.

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Boyer-Biegel Rhapsody project reaches 50-state goal; Naxos to release London Symphony Orchestra recording – Peter Boyer: Propulsive Music
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November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
'America at 250' summer 2026 - a few slots left - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" - join the Rhapsody National Initiative - message me asap. #orchestra #symphony #america
November 2, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The Rhapsody National Initiative is now the largest consortium of orchestras for a new work in the history of music. It is the first 50 state project without buy-ins from orchestras and the first 50 state project for a new work for soloist and orchestra. Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue'
October 29, 2025 at 8:07 PM
A few words about the upcoming World Premiere of James Lee III's "Concerto in A" with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Matthew Kraemer, celebrating the centennial of George Gershwin's "Concerto in F".
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October 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Welcome Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Music Director John Zoltek - Orchestra #64 - Montana #2 - to the Rhapsody National Initiative
"Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"
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October 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Truly enjoyable reflection ofmy life and the future with the inspiring Robert Miller:
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October 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
George Gershwin selected this piano a century ago for banker, Louis Kaufman. This weekend I'll play "Rhapsody in Blue" on this piano with the Marquette Symphony in Kaufman Concert Hall. The spirit of George will fill the air! www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/10/02/m...
Marquette Symphony Orchestra invites guest artist for Saturday concert
Jeffrey Biegel is a pianist from the New York City area. He’ll open the Saturday show with George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Welcome El Paso Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Bohuslav Rattay - Orchestra #63 in the Rhapsody National Initiative - Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"!Thank you to 'Bo' and Ruth Ellen Jacobson!
#ElPasoSymphony #BohuslavRattay #PeterBoyer
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 PM
George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" this weekend with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra on the Steinway selected by George Gershwin a century ago! @apnews.com @detroitfreepress.bsky.social @usatoday.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Welcome Michigan Philharmonic and Music Director Nan Washburn - Orchestra #62 in the 'Rhapsody National Initiative' featuring Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' for the 2026-27 season!
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September 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
After a September 1985 performance forty years ago, Leonard Bernstein launched my career in a letter in October. The result: a New York Lincoln Center recital debut.
September 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
First in the new concert season is the Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra this weekend. Announcing orchestra #62 shortly plus several others joining the Rhapsody Initiative. An unprecedented unity through music.
Bringing unity through music, pianist Jeffrey Biegel's 21st century initiative joins 60+ orchestras in all 50 states for Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue". It nourishes our souls, and I encourage orchestras to join this evolving historic moment.

propulsivemusic.com/news/2024/01...
Boyer-Biegel Rhapsody project reaches 50-state goal; Naxos to release London Symphony Orchestra recording – Peter Boyer: Propulsive Music
propulsivemusic.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Rhapsody Initiative reaches the half point of four seasons exclusive tour with 61 orchestras, still growing. The final list of endorsers is below. Thank you, profoundly and respectfully, to everyone supporting this unprecedented landmark project. "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" by Peter Boyer.
September 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"Want an exciting programming choice for your orchestra? Jeffrey Biegel playing Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" is the ticket. A work that celebrates the Gershwin Rhapsody as well as the sound of America, it is the musical equivalent of a fireworks display."
- Jennifer Higdon
September 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
With humble respect and a grateful heart to @tribelaw.bsky.social for sharing my vision spreading unity for people and orchestras through music.

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Bringing unity through music, pianist Jeffrey Biegel's 21st century initiative joins 60+ orchestras in all 50 states for Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue". It nourishes our souls, and I encourage orchestras to join this evolving historic moment.

propulsivemusic.com/news/2024/01...
Boyer-Biegel Rhapsody project reaches 50-state goal; Naxos to release London Symphony Orchestra recording – Peter Boyer: Propulsive Music
propulsivemusic.com
August 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thank you, @tribelaw.bsky.social for sharing and supporting my vision through music! @apnews.com @brooklyncollege.bsky.social @harvard.edu
Bringing unity through music, pianist Jeffrey Biegel's 21st century initiative joins 60+ orchestras in all 50 states for Peter Boyer's "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue". It nourishes our souls, and I encourage orchestras to join this evolving historic moment.

propulsivemusic.com/news/2024/01...
Boyer-Biegel Rhapsody project reaches 50-state goal; Naxos to release London Symphony Orchestra recording – Peter Boyer: Propulsive Music
propulsivemusic.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
"Every collaboration requires dedication and total commitment from each member of a new endeavor. Selfless service to the evolution of one's talents to the larger landscape provides the foundation of anything worthwhile for future generations to sustain and carry forward."
-Jeffrey Biegel
August 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Melissa Manchester - A National Treasure. Listen to Melissa share the Genesis of "AWAKE!" for Piano and Orchestra.

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Melissa Manchester on Music, Acting, and Her Star-Studded New Album
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August 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Thanks @showbiz411.bsky.social for your story - 3 Concertos for Piano and Orchestra - July 18 (PA) July 19 (NY) - Melissa Manchester - Neil Sedaka - Jimmy Webb. Melissa and Jimmy will be there! Pianist Jeffrey Biegel, Endless Mountain Music Festival. www.showbiz411.com/2025/07/14/c...
Classical Pop: Melissa Manchester Debuts Serious Piano Piece This Week at NY Music Fest, Along with Neil Sedaka, Jimmy Webb Works - Showbiz411
Neil Sedaka — we know him for “Laughing in the Rain” and “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.” Melissa Manchester — she had huge hits with “Midnight Blue” and “Don’t Cry Out Loud.” Jimmy Webb — “Wichita Linema...
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July 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
"The 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' by Peter Boyer grew into the first 50-state project for orchestras, without having to pay a commissioning fee...Orchestras can still sign on to perform it. It's also important for future generations of pianists." -Jeffrey Biegel. Alabama Premiere - April 28.
April 24, 2025 at 6:20 PM
UP NEXT! ALABAMA STATE PREMIERE - RHAPSODY NATIONAL INITIATIVE
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
Jamie Reeves - Music Director
Peter Boyer - "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue"

Orchestras and Conductors - Message me for details to join this unprecedented 50 states project through 26-27.
April 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"Jeffrey is peerless in his passion for bringing meaningful, new music to life. No one but he could have conceived and executed a project as bold and impactful as the Rhapsody National Initiative. The 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue' stakes its claim as a worthy addition."
- Michael Butterman
April 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Who's looking for new piano concertos for 2026-27? Here are two new projects for fall 2026:

At right: Daniel Perttu: "Animali! Carnivali!"
At left: Stewart Goodyear: "Visions at an Exhibition"

Contact me for details.
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April 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Bravissimo Kamuela Philharmonic Orchestra and Maestro Brian Dollinger - Hawaii State Premiere - Peter Boyer's 'Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue'
March 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Orchestras Unite in the US and Canada - A New Piano Concerto Project Is Born - Join the 'Stewart Goodyear InterContinental Concerto Initiative'! Canadian composer & American pianist. Contact me for more details and booking.
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March 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM