The manâs pursuit of the woman is compared to a cat going after its prey. It brings together all the unique qualities of each of Argentinaâs folk dances and. through its simple choreography displays the strong personality of the male and. the grace of the Argentine woman.
The first American composer to successfully combine popular and serious styles, Gershwin had his first success at the age of nineteen when he wrote the song Swanee. 1924 saw the premiere of his first successful effort in jazz-inspired serious music, the now famous Rhapsody in Blue.
The overture was conducted by Tchaikovsky himself in 1891 at the dedication of Carnegie Hall, in what became the first time a major European composer visited the United States. The overture is best known for its climactic volley of cannon fire, ringing chimes, and brass fanfare finale.