Boosey & Hawkes Bernstein Leonard - Selections From West Side Story - Piano 4 Mains

Name: Bernstein Leonard - Selections From West Side Story - Piano 4 Mains
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
SKU: 289110
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ID : 289110

EAN : 9781423409243

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Essential information about this sheet music
• 8 duets for piano four hands: ideal for sharing the joy of playing duets, both in lessons and at home.
• Famous musical theatre hits: a instantly recognizable repertoire, perfect for working on the "Broadway" style.
• Comprehensive musical work: coordination, mutual listening, voice balance, and rhythmic precision at the heart of each piece.
• Enjoyable and motivating reading: varied titles alternating energy, lyricism, and swing, to keep the desire to progress.

Bernstein Leonard - Selections From West Side Story - Piano 4 Mains

16,90 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Summary of this sheet music

This sheet music brings together eight duets for piano four hands taken from the famous musical West Side Story. Designed for duet playing, it allows exploration of a richly colored writing, with passages that are sometimes percussive and syncopated, sometimes singing and very lyrical. The "four hands" format highlights the dynamics of musical dialogue: you must breathe together, carefully manage the handoffs between primo and secondo, and build a balanced sound to bring out the iconic themes.

Throughout the pages, you will find essential pieces that cover the full palette of the work: "America" with its dancing energy, "Cool" with a tenser and more rhythmic character, "I Feel Pretty" and its lightness, "Maria" with immediate lyricism, as well as "One Hand, One Heart", "Something's Coming", "Somewhere", and "Tonight". Each duet is an excellent opportunity to work on rhythmic placement, accents, contrasts, and articulation, while developing the listening skills and precision essential to piano four hands. An ideal selection to enrich a duet repertoire, prepare for an audition, or simply enjoy playing around cult melodies.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Musical, Film

Instrumentation

piano four hands

Genre

musical theatre sheet music

Questions frequently asked

Which West Side Story pieces are included in this sheet music?

The collection features eight duets: "America," "Cool," "I Feel Pretty," "Maria," "One Hand, One Heart," "Something's Coming," "Somewhere," and "Tonight."

Is this sheet music written for piano four hands?

The indicated instrumentation is piano four hands, with a division between primo and secondo. The performance requires coordination of handovers and attentive listening. The sound balance between the two pianists contributes to highlighting the themes.

Is Bernstein Selections From West Side Story suitable for practicing rhythm in a duo?

The writing of the eight duets includes percussive and syncopated passages, notably in "America" and "Cool." The collection allows work on rhythmic placement, accents, and articulation.

Which musical styles are covered in this collection?

The sheet music is categorized under musical theatre and film genres. The excerpts alternate between the dance energy of "America" and the lyricism of "Maria" and "Somewhere."

Can this selection be used for a piano four hands audition?

This selection of eight pieces from West Side Story enriches a duo repertoire. The character contrasts between "I Feel Pretty," "Tonight," and "Something's Coming" offer several program options.