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Arthur Benjamin : Jamaican Rumba for Piano Four Hands

by Arthur Benjamin | Arranged by Joan Trimble

Description:
Jamaican Rumba is one of Arthur Benjamin’s most famous and enduring compositions. Originally written in 1938 as part of Two Jamaican Pieces for two pianos (the other being Jamaican Song), the Rumba quickly gained popularity and was soon arranged for piano duet and orchestra. This version for piano four hands captures the joyful, rhythmic spirit of Caribbean dance and evokes the style of popular film music of the 1930s, reminiscent of the Fred Astaire era. It remains a staple in the repertoire for advanced duet pianists seeking a vibrant concert piece with flair.

Performance Notes:
Ideal for advanced pianists, this duet demands rhythmic precision and ensemble coordination. Its lively character makes it a popular choice for recitals and encores.

About the Composer:
Arthur Benjamin (1893–1960) was an Australian composer, conductor, and pianist, best known for his light music and educational works. He spent much of his career in the UK and is widely remembered for combining classical form with popular melodic style.


Song List:

  1. Jamaican Rumba


Product Details:

  • Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes

  • Instrumentation: Piano, Four Hands

  • Product Format: Book (Printed Edition)

  • Level of Difficulty: Advanced

  • Item Number: BH200009

  • ISMN: 9790060012877

  • UPC: 073999155013

  • Pages: 6 pages

  • Binding: Saddle-wire stitching

  • Format: 23.1 × 30.3 cm

  • Weight: 0.02 kg

  • Publication Year: —

  • Language: —

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Arthur Benjamin (亞瑟・班傑明) : 牙買加倫巴舞曲 鋼琴四手聯彈

作曲：亞瑟・班傑明（Arthur Benjamin）｜改編：瓊・崔姆布（Joan Trimble）


簡介：
《牙買加倫巴舞曲（Jamaican Rumba）》是亞瑟・班傑明（Arthur Benjamin）最知名且歷久彌新的作品之一，原作為1938年兩台鋼琴作品《Two Jamaican Pieces》中的第二首（第一首為《Jamaican Song》），發表後迅速受到歡迎，旋即被改編為鋼琴四手聯彈及管弦樂版本。本書收錄的是四手聯彈版本，洋溢牙買加舞曲的輕快節奏與熱情氛圍，風格近似1930年代費德・亞斯泰爾電影中常見的舞會音樂，極富舞動與戲劇張力。

演奏提示：
本曲適合高程度鋼琴演奏者四手聯彈，須具備高度節奏掌控與默契協調，是音樂會與安可曲目的熱門選擇。

作曲家介紹：
亞瑟・班傑明（Arthur Benjamin, 1893–1960）為澳洲作曲家、指揮家與鋼琴家，長年於英國發展，擅長結合古典形式與通俗旋律，作品涵蓋教學與輕音樂領域，深受各界喜愛。


目錄：

  1. 牙買加倫巴舞曲（Jamaican Rumba）


書籍詳細資料（細節如下）

  • 出版社： Boosey & Hawkes

  • 樂器別： 鋼琴四手聯彈

  • 產品屬性： 書籍（實體印刷）

  • 難易程度： 高級

  • Item Number： BH200009

  • ISMN： 9790060012877

  • UPC： 073999155013

  • 頁數： 6頁

  • 裝訂： 騎馬釘裝訂

  • 尺寸： 23.1 × 30.3 cm

  • 重量： 0.02 公斤

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