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George Gershwin : Heifetz Plays Gershwin (Transcribed by Jascha Heifetz)

Iconic Gershwin Works Transcribed for Violin and Piano by Jascha Heifetz

Description :
Heifetz Plays Gershwin brings together the musical genius of George Gershwin (1898–1937) and the legendary violin virtuoso Jascha Heifetz (1901–1987) in a collection that celebrates the vibrant sound of early 20th-century American music. Published by Carl Fischer Music, this edition features Heifetz’s masterful transcriptions of Gershwin’s most beloved works, including excerpts from Porgy and Bess®, An American in Paris™, and the Three Preludes.

Heifetz and Gershwin were close friends and often played together. Heifetz had once encouraged Gershwin to compose a violin concerto, but the project was never realized before Gershwin’s untimely death. These transcriptions stand as a remarkable tribute to their friendship and shared artistry, transforming Gershwin’s jazz-infused melodies into dazzling showpieces for violin and piano.

The collection includes five iconic excerpts from Porgy and Bess®, such as "Summertime" and "Bess, You Is My Woman Now", the Three Preludes, and a substantial concert transcription from An American in Paris™—published here for the first time. These pieces capture the rhythmic vitality and heartfelt lyricism of Gershwin’s style, brilliantly reimagined through Heifetz’s technical brilliance and expressive artistry.

Performance Tips :

Maintain the rhythmic swing and bluesy inflections characteristic of Gershwin’s style. The violin should emulate the phrasing and nuance of a jazz singer, especially in Summertime and My Man’s Gone Now. Pay close attention to balance with the piano—Gershwin’s harmonies are rich and should support, not overpower, the violin line. The American in Paris excerpt requires virtuosic flair and rhythmic drive.

About the Composer :

George Gershwin (1898–1937) was an American composer and pianist whose works bridged classical and popular genres. His fusion of jazz rhythms and symphonic form helped define a distinct American sound. Works such as Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris, and Porgy and Bess remain cornerstones of 20th-century music.

About the Arranger :

Jascha Heifetz (1901–1987) was one of the greatest violinists of the 20th century, celebrated for his flawless technique and refined musicianship. His transcriptions and arrangements have expanded the violin repertoire, bringing new vitality to works by Gershwin, Ponce, Debussy, and others. In Heifetz Plays Gershwin, he captures the essence of Gershwin’s jazz-inspired sound world with unmatched brilliance.

Song List :

  1. An American in Paris™
  2. Summertime and A Woman Is a Sometime Thing
  3. My Man’s Gone Now
  4. It Ain’t Necessarily So
  5. Bess, You Is My Woman Now
  6. Tempo di Blues
  7. Three Preludes for Piano

Product Details :

  • Publisher : Carl Fischer Music
  • Instrumentation : Violin and Piano
  • Editor / Transcriber : Jascha Heifetz
  • Language : English
  • Product Type : Collection
  • Accompaniment : With Piano
  • Difficulty : Advanced
  • Item Number : ATF134
  • ISBN : 9780825841781
  • UPC : 798408041786
  • Weight : 0.5 lbs

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喬治・蓋希文 : 海飛茲演奏蓋希文　小提琴與鋼琴改編曲集

由小提琴大師海飛茲改編的經典蓋希文作品

簡介 :
《海飛茲演奏蓋希文（Heifetz Plays Gershwin）》由 Carl Fischer Music 出版，集結美國作曲家 喬治・蓋希文（George Gershwin, 1898–1937） 與小提琴大師 雅夏・海飛茲（Jascha Heifetz, 1901–1987） 的藝術結晶。曲集收錄了蓋希文名作 《波吉與貝絲（Porgy and Bess®）》、《在巴黎的一個美國人（An American in Paris™）》 以及 《三首鋼琴前奏曲（Three Preludes）》 的改編版本。

海飛茲與蓋希文私交甚篤，兩人常在音樂聚會中合作。海飛茲曾鼓勵蓋希文為他創作一首小提琴協奏曲，但因蓋希文英年早逝未能完成。這些改編曲正是他們音樂友誼的最佳見證，展現海飛茲將爵士與古典完美融合的超凡詮釋力。

曲集中包含 《波吉與貝絲》 中五首經典選段（含〈Summertime〉、〈Bess, You Is My Woman Now〉等），《三首前奏曲》 以及首次出版的 《在巴黎的一個美國人》 改編版本。這些作品充分體現蓋希文節奏鮮明、旋律優雅的美國風格，經海飛茲重新詮釋後更具炫技魅力。

演奏提示 :

演奏時應保持爵士的律動感與藍調音色。小提琴部分需模仿歌唱式的自由節奏與氣息處理，尤其在〈Summertime〉與〈My Man’s Gone Now〉等段落中。鋼琴應提供豐富的和聲支持，同時注意不掩蓋旋律線條。〈在巴黎的一個美國人〉則需展現強烈節奏能量與高超技巧。

作曲者介紹 :

喬治・蓋希文（George Gershwin, 1898–1937） 是美國作曲家與鋼琴家，開創了融合古典與爵士的音樂風格。他的代表作《藍色狂想曲》、《在巴黎的一個美國人》與歌劇《波吉與貝絲》奠定了美國音樂在20世紀的獨特地位。

改編者介紹 :

雅夏・海飛茲（Jascha Heifetz, 1901–1987） 被譽為20世紀最偉大的小提琴家之一，以完美技巧與極高藝術品味著稱。他所改編的作品使小提琴曲目更為多樣化，《海飛茲演奏蓋希文》充分體現其音樂智慧與美國爵士精神的融合。

目錄 :

  1. 在巴黎的一個美國人（An American in Paris™）
  2. 夏日時光與女人是有時候的事（Summertime and A Woman Is a Sometime Thing）
  3. 我的男人如今已走（My Man’s Gone Now）
  4. 未必如此（It Ain’t Necessarily So）
  5. 貝絲，妳現在是我的女人（Bess, You Is My Woman Now）
  6. 藍調速度（Tempo di Blues）
  7. 三首鋼琴前奏曲（Three Preludes for Piano）

書籍詳細資料 :

  • 出版社 : Carl Fischer Music
  • 樂器別 : 小提琴與鋼琴
  • 編者 / 改編者 : 雅夏・海飛茲（Jascha Heifetz）
  • 語言 : 英文
  • 產品屬性 : 曲集
  • 伴奏 : 含鋼琴伴奏
  • 難易程度 : 高級
  • Item Number : ATF134
  • ISBN : 9780825841781
  • UPC : 798408041786
  • 重量 : 0.5 磅

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