Copland, Aaron - El Salon Mexico arr. Leonard Bernstein - Piano Ensemble (2 Pianos 4 Hands)
El Salón México
Two Pianos, Four Hands
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Piano
Composer: Aaron Copland
Editor: Leonard Bernstein
Two Copies included for both players
El Salón México Arrangement for piano solo by Leonard Bernstein From the time of Copland’s first visit to Mexico City in 1932, when his friend Carlos Chávez took him out a nightclub called ‘El Salón México’, Copland wanted to compose a piece about the unusual dance hall. He said, ‘I was attracted by the spirit of the place and by the Mexican people. Using Mexican melodies seemed appropriate. My purpose was not merely to quote literally, but to heighten without in any way falsifying the natural simplicity of Mexican tunes.’ Much to Copland’s surprise and delight, ’El Salón México’was welcomed warmly in Mexico and has consistently been one of his most performed pieces. He said, ‘Never in my wildest dreams did I expect the kind of acceptance for the piece!’
Inventory # HL48002564
UPC: 073999345322
Series: BH Piano
Publisher Code: M051271030
Width: 8.5"
Length: 11.0"
32 pages
Two Pianos, Four Hands
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Piano
Composer: Aaron Copland
Editor: Leonard Bernstein
Two Copies included for both players
El Salón México Arrangement for piano solo by Leonard Bernstein From the time of Copland’s first visit to Mexico City in 1932, when his friend Carlos Chávez took him out a nightclub called ‘El Salón México’, Copland wanted to compose a piece about the unusual dance hall. He said, ‘I was attracted by the spirit of the place and by the Mexican people. Using Mexican melodies seemed appropriate. My purpose was not merely to quote literally, but to heighten without in any way falsifying the natural simplicity of Mexican tunes.’ Much to Copland’s surprise and delight, ’El Salón México’was welcomed warmly in Mexico and has consistently been one of his most performed pieces. He said, ‘Never in my wildest dreams did I expect the kind of acceptance for the piece!’
Inventory # HL48002564
UPC: 073999345322
Series: BH Piano
Publisher Code: M051271030
Width: 8.5"
Length: 11.0"
32 pages
