Gershwiniana
Steven R. Gerber
About this work:
Gershwiniana for 3 violins (or 2 violins and viola) is based on fragments from songs and piano pieces of Gershwin. It is in 3 movements:
1. Song Without Words ("Nice Work If You Can Get It' provides the motif)
2. Canons ("Love Is Here to Stay" provides two of the motifs)
3. Blues-Etude (based on parts of Preludes III and I for piano)
Year composed: 1999
Duration: 06:00:40
Ensemble type: Chamber or Jazz Ensemble, Without Voice:Other Combinations, 2-5 players
Instrumentation: 3 Violin
Instrumentation notes: Gershwiniana can be played by 3 violins or 2 violins and viola.