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22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Is there anything new under the sun? Considering how predictable and hackneyed much of today's music must seem to the jaded ear it's a question I have asked myself many times. Those of us who were around during the days of Beatlemania will know how exciting it is to hear new and original music. Concertgoers also felt the same sense of excitement in the 1920's when they heard Rhapsody in Blue for the very first time; its performance received a standing ovation from an audience jaded by many of the mediocre musical offerings of the day. The piece is an inspired example of how European orchestral harmonies were successfully combined with the blues scale to create something fresh and unique at the time. I first heard Rhapsody in Blue when a teenager. A friend loaned me a 12-inch vinyl recording and when I played it the hairs on my neck stood up. From the clarinet glissando at the beginning to the ascending trombone passages near the end Rhapsody in Blue is sheer bliss and evokes the Art Deco period perfectly. This particular CD also features other pieces by Gershwin, such as `An American in Paris' etc. and therefore is great value for money. But if the only piece you ever listen to on this CD is Rhapsody in Blue then your money will have been well spent.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The piece was just as I remembered it, it will allways remind me of Manhattan at night, with the skyscrapers all lit-up, I lived over there for 30 years, and it's one of the fonder memories I keep.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this CD with the expectation that there would be just Rhapsody in Blue on it, but what a wonderful surprise there are many other memorable compositions. Really good value for money.
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A brilliant compilation of Gershwin's best work
Gershwin has always been one of my favourites, ever since listening to his 'Rhapsody in Blue' on the radio that one time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by BrainBob
Very happy customer
the item came very quickly. Well wrapped up. First class service. I can't really add anything except that I am completely satisfied.
Published 7 months ago by Puffin lover
a reminder of old time
Nice quality and like jazz and piano. The music just reminds me of the very first time I heard it. Reasonable waiting time for the delivery if taken into account that was the... Read more
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Rhapsody
Fabulous! I play it often, and it is a great piece of music, wonderfully played.
Published on 9 Feb 2009 by Avid reader
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