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Behind the Music with Louis Rosen: An American in Paris

George Gershwin traveled to Paris in 1928, intent on composing a new orchestral piece.

The result: “An American in Paris,” his first for orchestra alone, with no part included for himself as piano soloist. Some consider this piece to be his orchestral masterpiece. Our lecture explores the work in context of the modernist trends of the 1920’s, via vintage and contemporary recordings, including an eye-opening version for two pianos.











When: Thu., Nov. 12, 2015 at 1:30 pm
Where: The 92nd Street Y, New York
1395 Lexington Ave.
212-415-5500
Price: $40
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George Gershwin traveled to Paris in 1928, intent on composing a new orchestral piece.

The result: “An American in Paris,” his first for orchestra alone, with no part included for himself as piano soloist. Some consider this piece to be his orchestral masterpiece. Our lecture explores the work in context of the modernist trends of the 1920’s, via vintage and contemporary recordings, including an eye-opening version for two pianos.

Buy tickets/get more info now