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Part I. Christmas Impressions for String Orchestra. Part II. An Analysis of George Gershwin's Piano Solo Version of Rhapsody In Blue

Zhu, Yanda
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1390514184

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2013, Master of Music, Youngstown State University, Dana School of Music.
The thesis examines George Gershwin's piano solo version of Rhapsody In Blue. The aim is to discover how the American music spirit is reflected in this great work. The study presents a brief account of Gershwin's background, followed by a parametric analysis including form, harmony, tonal centers outline, rhythmic structure, textural structure, and climaxes. The thesis shows that, despite putative shortcomings, Gershwin created a revolutionary fusion of American popular and Western classical music elements. The detailed examination of the Rhapsody proves that genius and artistry existed and flourished in Gershwin's music.
Robert Rollin, PhD (Advisor)
Kent Engelhardt, PhD (Committee Member)
David Morgan, PhD (Committee Member)
106 p.
Music
George Gershwin; Rhapsody In Blue; Piano solo version

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  • Zhu, Y. (2013). Part I. Christmas Impressions for String Orchestra. Part II. An Analysis of George Gershwin's Piano Solo Version of Rhapsody In Blue [Master's thesis, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1390514184

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Zhu, Yanda. Part I. Christmas Impressions for String Orchestra. Part II. An Analysis of George Gershwin's Piano Solo Version of Rhapsody In Blue. 2013. Youngstown State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1390514184.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Zhu, Yanda. "Part I. Christmas Impressions for String Orchestra. Part II. An Analysis of George Gershwin's Piano Solo Version of Rhapsody In Blue." Master's thesis, Youngstown State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1390514184

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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