Product Description
As many of you know, Rhapsody in Blue is one of George Gershwin's most famous and iconic pieces of music history, if not, of all time! But in case you guys don't know, there are actually 3 different versions of the same piece Gershwin wrote.
These 3 versions include: The original Jazz Band 1924 version, 1927 version, and the most iconic well-known full symphony orchestra 1942 version that everyone plays nowadays. Not only that, but in the 1942 version, the extended part of the Shuffle Theme, as well as the extended Piano Cadenzas have been cut for duration time.
So, in honor of Gershwin's Legacy, I've put together a special arrangement written for a full orchestra, and it even includes tons of heavy influences taken mostly from the 1924 version, even taking influences from different live performances that are inspired.
These changes include the following:
Adding back in the extended shuffle theme and Piano Cadenzas
Added a Harp Part to make the arrangement a little Phil Spitalny Hour Of Charm-esque flavor to it.
Brought back in the Bari Sax and Orchestral Piano parts, even though they sort of look different from the original score.
Swapped a few solo/soli sections here and there while still keeping some of the 1924/42 elements (for instance the 2 Violin Soli, or Low Instruments Soli) in tact.
You obviously get the idea.
A huge thanks to one of my newest and closest friends who also have arranging experiences "Darren Rodney" for helping me put this incredible arrangement together!
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