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Selections from Porgy and Bess
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Violin - Difficulty: medium
SKU: HL.660123
Violin and Piano. By George Gershwin. Composed by George Gershwin. Arranged by Jascha Heifitz. Fretted. Standards and 20th Century. Instrumental solo/piano accompaniment set. With solo part, piano accompaniment, introductory text and instructional text. 40 pages. Hal Leonard #660123. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.660123).ISBN 9781480353145. UPC: 073999601237. 9x12 inches.
Long out of print, these virtuoso transcriptions by the legendary violinist Jascha Heifetz date from 1947, and have previously been available only separately. These showpieces capture the excitement of Gershwin's score in a unique and fascinating way. Includes: It Ain't Necessarily So * Summertime * A Woman Is A Sometime Thing * I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' * Bess, You Is My Woman * Tempo Di Blues.
- Bess, You is My Woman
- It Ain't Necessarily So
- My Man's Gone Now
- Summertime
- Tempo Di Blues
- A Woman Is A Sometime Thing
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 3 Reviews
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Sarah M.
December 15, 2025
Excellent for Advancing Students
This Gershwin/Heifetz collection is a fantastic resource for intermediate to advanced violin students. The 'medium' difficulty perfectly challenges technical skills and musicality, enhanced by Heifetz's masterful transcriptions. The clear engraving and inclusion of introductory/instructional text from Hal Leonard are great for guiding learning. It's ideal for students ready to explore expressive 20th-century standards, fostering both rhythm and interpretative reading.
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Julian T.
December 14, 2025
Excellent Piano Accompaniment for Violin
While this isn't a vocal score, the piano accompaniment for these Heifetz violin transcriptions of Gershwin's Porgy and Bess is expertly crafted. The piano part beautifully supports the violin's melodic lines, offering a rich, sophisticated texture that goes beyond simple harmonic support. It captures the essence of the original operatic numbers, allowing the violin to sing. A demanding yet highly rewarding score for collaborative pianists working with violinists.
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Violinata
May 12, 2011
Popular piece-violin jazz
It is a great chance if you once want to get out of playing only classical music. Be careful because it is quite virtuoso and technically complex. If you are not very aware of the melodies, it can be difficult. But it is quite fun if once you practised...
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