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 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!
PARTITION