Rhapsody in Blue (Part 1 of 2) Jia-Yi He - harmonica 何家義

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Jia-Yi He plays George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue on harmonica with Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra (conductor: Kathleen Beckmann) in Poughkeepsie, New York on June 20, 2009.

Jia-Yi He, a world-class harmonica virtuoso, has received numerous awards in international festivals and competitions in England, Germany, Israel, Japan and United States. He has served as a member of the judging committees in the Asia-Pacific Harmonica Competition in Taiwan, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Mr. He has appeared as a soloist with the China National Symphony Orchestra, China National Ballet Symphonic Orchestra and the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra. He has appeared at many television stations including ABC-news, News 12 Long Island, Queens Public Television and Sino Television in the United States. Mr. He has recorded harmonica music for a number of movies, radio stations and CDs. He was invited to perform at the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations. The New York Mets have chosen him to perform a pre-game show at Shea Stadium 2007. Currently, Mr. He is a harmonica teacher at the Turtle Bay Music School in New York City.

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[chrismayka]

Hello,

WOW - wHAT A WONDERFUL CLASSICAL PIECE FROM GERSHWIN !!!!!

Sir: I make a deep bow for you, you are the absolutely master of the chromatic harmonica, I am so glad i have met you, be sure of it, you are such a great example for me, it's unbelievable what you can do with your wonderful instrument, I am speachless! 1000 stars for all your efforts!

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing harmonica playing with us on YouTube, my compliments to you all!!

Best wishes from Chris.

[chrishump1]

VERY NICE!

[mysetriousstranger]

LOOKS LIKE 0 PEOPLE ACCIDENTALLY CLICKED THE DISLIKE BU-- oh wait

[89schlappe]

Great, great orchestra and great soloist.

by the way ... the fact that he is a harmonica teacher at the Turtle Bay Music School in New York City makes him even more likeable because i love turtles ^^

[DanixXxDee]

saw him at Carnegie hall when my brother played there. this video doesnt show it chrismayka but he is a good showman to boot.