American Rhapsody
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For other uses, see American Rhapsody (disambiguation).
American Rhapsody was written for the accordion by John Serry Sr. in 1955 [1] and subsequently transcribed for the free-bass accordion in 1963 and for the piano in 2002. The composer was inspired by the classical orchestral works of George Gershwin along with various Latin jazz percussive rhythms utilized throughout South America while composing this opus (see Rhapsody in Blue).[2]
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American Rahpsody | |
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Rhapsody by John Serry Sr. | |
Key | B-flat major |
Year | 1955 for Stradella accordeon 1963 transcription free-bass accordion 2002 transcription for piano |
Genre | Symphonic jazz |
Form | Free-bass accordion solo |
Composed | 1955 (1955) ā 1955 (1955): Long Island |
Performed | 1963 (1963): Long Island |
Published | 1957 (1957): New York |
Publisher | Alpha Music Company |
Movements | Four |
Scoring | Free-bass accordion |
Premiere | |
Date | 1963 (1963) |
Location | New York City |
Performers | John Serry Sr. |
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