3 Preludes
Three Preludes is a collection of short piano pieces by George Gershwin, which were first performed by the composer at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City in 1926. Each prelude is a well-known example of early-20th-century American classical music, as influenced by jazz. The three pieces, when played together consecutively, typically run about a total of five minutes. Gershwin originally planned to compose 24 preludes called The Melting Pot for this group of works.
Movements
- Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
- Andante con moto e poco rubato
- Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Recommended recordings
- George Gershwin YouTubeSpotify (subscription)
- Leonard Bernstein YouTubeSpotify (subscription)