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Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 (Selections) for Violin and Piano
23729312
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Piano, Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download
Educational & Performance Focus
Jennifer Mishra is a violist and experienced string educator who has taught middle school orchestra in Illinois and Colorado. A widely published researcher, she is the author of "iPractice: Technology in the 21st Century Music Practice Room" (Oxford University Press). Her arrangement of "Selections from Pictures at an Exhibition" has been a staple of the Alfred Music catalog for over 20 years.
SKU: A0.1888523
Composed by Sergei Prokofiev. Arranged by Jenn Mishra. This edition: pdf. 20th Century, Classical, Jewish, Multicultural, World. 13 pages. Jennifer Mishra #1447191. Published by Jennifer Mishra (A0.1888523).Bring a unique touch of 20th-century modernism and Klezmer-inspired music to your repertoire with selections from Prokofiev’s Overture on Hebrew Themes. Originally written in 1919 for the unusual combination of clarinet, string quartet, and piano, these vibrant, Klezmer-inspired melodies are a hidden gem in the general string repertoire.
This arrangement distills the work’s energy into an accessible format, making it the perfect introduction to Prokofiev's signature style.
About this Arrangement
This arrangement focuses on the heart of the Overture’s melodic material:
- Klezmer Spirit: Inspired by the clarinet melody at the beginning and end, perfectly capturing the "klezmer" style with the violin's nimble articulation.
- Prokofiev Style: Features "Prokofiev-sounding" theme originally played by the viola.
- Authentic Piano Part: The piano accompaniment is carefully arranged from the original chamber score to provide a supportive harmonic foundation.
Educational & Performance Focus
- Skill Level: Easy-Intermediate. An excellent introduction to modern harmonic languages for developing students.
- Position Work: Includes accessible passages in 3rd position, allowing for focused study on shifting and upper-register stability.
- Modern Intervals: Features Prokofiev's signature "quirky" intervals and chromaticism, providing an engaging ear-training challenge in a tonal context.
- Klezmer Style: Offers an opportunity to explore non-traditional classical articulations and the energetic, "laughing" quality of Jewish folk music.
- Format: Digital PDF download: includes both the fully realized piano score and a dedicated, standalone violin part for easy rehearsal and performance.
- Duration: 1:10
- Copyright: Based on a public domain work (U.S.). Arrangement © 2026 Jennifer Mishra
Jennifer Mishra is a violist and experienced string educator who has taught middle school orchestra in Illinois and Colorado. A widely published researcher, she is the author of "iPractice: Technology in the 21st Century Music Practice Room" (Oxford University Press). Her arrangement of "Selections from Pictures at an Exhibition" has been a staple of the Alfred Music catalog for over 20 years.
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