Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue catapulted George Gershwin into a world-famous career. It brought jazz into the concert hall using a musical language that was fresh, spontaneous, and uniquely American. This edition is based on the 2-piano version, first published in 1924 by Warner Brothers Music Corporation. Editorial pedal and fingerings are included. 48 pages. A Federation Festivals 2024-2028 selection.
George Gershwin (1898-1937) was an American pianist and composer whose best-known works include the orchestral compositions Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, the jazz standard I Got Rhythm and the opera Porgy and Bess (which produced the hit song Summertime). His music crossed popular genres of the time with classical compositions, creating some of the most well-known songs from his era.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780739057070 |
| ISBN 10 | 0739057073 |
| Title | Rhapsody in Blue |
| Author | George Gershwin |
| Series | Alfred Masterwork Edition Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alfred Publishing Co Inc.,U.S. |
| Year published | 2008-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 48 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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