| American Rahpsody | |
|---|---|
| Rhapsody by John Serry Sr. | |
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| Key | B-flat major |
| Year | 1955 for Stradella accordion 1963 transcription free-bass accordion 2002 transcription for piano |
| Genre | Symphonic jazz |
| Form | Free-bass accordion solo |
| Composed | 1955 – 1955: Long Island |
| Performed | 1963: Long Island |
| Published | 1957: New York |
| Publisher | Alpha Music Company |
| Movements | Four |
| Scoring | Free-bass accordion |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 1963 |
| Location | New York City |
| Performers | John Serry Sr. |
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]
- ^ John Serry Sr Works - American Rhapsody (1955) on musicbrainz.org
- ^ Eastman School of Music - University of Rochester - Sibley Music Library Ruth T. Watanabe Special Collections: John J. Serry Sr. Collection Original score for "American Rhapsody" score Folder 12, p. 10 See markings on score, Series 4 Recordings: Item 4 p. 18 "American Rhapsody" recorded by John J. Serry Sr. South American rhythms featured in the recording, Series 4 recordings: Item 3, p.18 ""Rhapsody in Blue" by George Gershwin as arranged & recorded on accordion by John Serry The John J. Serry Sr. Collection archived at the University of Rochester Eastman School of Music