Do you know that

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Do you know that Rhapsody In Blue was first
called The American Rhapsody? George Gershwin
heard it as a musical kaleidoscope of America
the melting pot, the multicultured and
multinational energy? The American blueses. It
was first presented on the 12-th of February
1924 at the concert which was called an
experiment in modern music. There were
composers, singers, jazz stars and outstanding
critics there, who dedicated themselves to
serious music. The program of the concert was
large, but at first the audience was boring. It
was hot and stuffy in the hall. But Gershwin
saved the situation. His music thrilled the
audience. The bordom was dispelled immediately.
The musicians changed at once. They shared their
emotions sincerely, from the bottom of their
hearts. After the music had stopped it was given
an ovation. The success was nockouting. The
critics estimated The Rhapsody very high. The
Rhapsody is not only jazz. It combines features
of jazz and serious music. You can hear a melody
bubbling with life, full of joy and humour. But
inspite of it there is lyricism and hidden
dramatism, just like in a famous blues, Im
laughing just to keep from crying.      
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• 1. Rhapsody in Blue was first called
• The English Rhapsody
• The American Rhapsody
• The Russian Rhapsody
• 2. How do we call a person who compose music?
• a musician
• a conductor
• a composer
• 3. The Rhapsody had a success, didnt it?
• Yes, it did.
• No, it didnt
• 4. How would you translate the word
  outstanding
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