Rhythm Fantasia
Based on George Gershwin’s “I Got Rhythm”
To the American Compoers’ Orchestra
Program Notes:
Based on the popular Gershwin showtune “I Got Rhythm”, this piece takes the famous chord progression to new heights.
Instrumentation:
Chamber Orchestra: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Clarinets in B-flat, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, Trumpet in C, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Violin I (3), Violin II (3), Viola (3), Violoncello (3), Double Bass (3)
Duration:
5 minutes.
Performances:
Read by the American Composers’ Orchestra on February 2, 2009 as part of the “Orchestrations+” workshop of the New York Youth Symphony.