Gershwin, Three Preludes for Violin and Piano (Schott) 7/8 the piano part adds a

the piano part adds a distinctly calypso feel

The tone is pure and clear with brilliance

Ragtime Annie

The melody in "The Volga Boatmen" is shared and is supported by well-shaped counter-melodies

with violins and violas playing the same rhythm in the opening bars

Gershwin, Three Preludes for Violin and Piano (Schott) 7/8 the piano part adds aThe melodies from George Gershwin's (1898 1937) musicals from 'Porgy and Bess' from orchestral pieces like 'Rhapsody in Blue' or 'An American in Paris' we all know them! But the career of the young musician started as a pianist in a music publishing house where he was to encourage customers to buy music by playing it. Soon he began to compose music himself and caught the attention of the Broadway which paved the way to his international career.