orchestrated by Ferde Grofé edited by Ryan Raul Bañagale. Par GERSHWIN GEORGE. The names of George Gershwin (1898–1937) and Ira Gershwin (1896–1983) are synonymous across the globe with American musical creativity. The Gershwin family estates, their publishers, and the University of Michigan have joined forces to produce The George and Ira Gershwin Critical Edition—the first-ever scholarly edition of the Gershwins’ music and lyrics. This all-new practical edition facilitates both study and performance, giving a wide audience of musicians, scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike greater insight into the Gershwins’ art. The goal is to create clear and definitive publications that achieve the most accurate representations possible of the Gershwin brothers’ unique and pioneering creativity. This all-new critical edition of the original 1924 arrangement of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue presents an authoritative transcription of arranger Ferde Grofé’s handwritten holograph score preserved in the collection of the United States Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The edition represents as best as possible the piece as premiered by the Paul Whiteman Orchestra at his 'Experiment in Modern Music' concert on February 12, 1924. Grofé prepared the score for the specific talents and timbres of the Whiteman Orchestra, largely from an ink fair copy of Gershwin’s two-piano short-score manuscript. Gershwin continued to modify the piano solo portion of this short score during rehearsals and, most likely, even after the premiere of the piece. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains

Concerto en fa de Gershwin était un travail commandé par Walter Damrosch au printemps 1925. Gershwin a commencé le score à deux pianos en Juillet, le titrage projets origine le 'Concerto New York.' Elle a été réalisée la première fois en Décembre 1925, avec Gershwin au piano et M. Damrosch l'Orchestre symphonique de New York. C'est le score 1927 2-piano, techniquement avancé dans le niveau de difficulté. Deux copies sont nécessaires pour la performance. Deux pianos édition, avec second piano une transcription de l'orchestration. Une fédération Festivals 2014-2016 sélection. / Piano 4 Mains Et Plus

Gregory Stone has transcribed these three selected preludes for one piano-four hands.For much of his life George Gershwin sought to integrate the worlds of jazz and classical music. These pieces are not jazz improvisations but they do show something of the style of his own playing. Gershwin had intended to compose a set of twelve, a sort of jazz Wohltemperierte Clavier, but his unexpected death from a brain tumour at the age of 38 prevented this. At least seven survive (others may have ended up as songs), and this set of three, as published, form a satisfying unit.The first opens with a blue-note riff which forms the basis of the first theme. Contrasting material follows, making use of a distinctive repeated note figure, then the first idea reappears in a quasi-orchestral climax. The second prelude shows a curious kinship with Chopin's A minor Prelude, with its eerie accompaniment and hypnotic melody. The third exploits a similar major/minor ambivalence, but dextrous syncopation gives it driving rhythmic energy. / Piano 4 Mains

Arrangeur: Henry Levine. Par GERSHWIN GEORGE. George Gershwin Rhapsody In Blue arranged for Piano Duet after the original score by Henry Levine. / Niveau : Avancé / Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains et plus

Rhapsody in Blue catapulté George Gershwin dans une carrière de renommée mondiale. Elle a le jazz dans la salle de concert l'aide d'un langage musical qui était fraîche, spontanée, et uniquement américain. Cette édition est basée sur la version 2-piano, d'abord publié en 1924 par Warner Brothers Music Corporation. Pédale de rédaction et les doigtés sont inclus. 48 pages. / Piano 4 Mains Et Plus

Rhapsody in Blue catapulted George Gershwin into a world-famous career. It brought jazz into the concert hall using a musical language that was fresh, spontaneous, and uniquely American. This edition is based on the 2-piano version, first published in 1924 by Warner Brothers Music Corporation. Editorial pedal and fingerings are included. 48 pages.

Piano Duets Edited By Michael Aston. Par ASTON MICHAEL. This includes arrangements of celebrated chamber and orchestral works alongside original duets, in a survey of prominent composers and styles from the US. The collection reflects the indigenous influences of jazz, ragtime, folk music, and Latin-American dance, and of European styles and genres. / Niveau : Très Avancé / Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains