The music is composed by leonard bernstein with lyrics by stephen sondheim, and takes a phrase from the slow movement of beethovens emperor piano. This revised version piano vocal music from the timeless musical by leonard bernstein and stephen sondheim includes all new, reedited engravings, and 5 additional songs never before available outside of the full vocal score. The leader of the first ones decided on the next dance to challenge bernardo, the leader of the second. West side story instrumental solos arranged for cello and piano with a cd of piano accompaniments, series. I performed this at a concert, and added heavy improvisation to it. West side story vocal score with vocal melody, lyrics, piano reduction and introductory text. He composed the score for the broadway musical west side story. Maria from west side story leonard bernstein piano solo the harmonious monk 1 part 2 pages 02. West side story broadway bookspianovocal sheet music. West side story is a modern version of shakespeares play much ado about nothing. Music by leonard bernstein lyrics by stephen sondheim 9 x 12 in. Youll find a wide selection of west side story sheet music, songbooks, and music books at sheet music plus. Anche tonight non scherza e poi vi sono interessanti passaggi dorchestra.
August 25, 1918 october 14, 1990 was an american composer, conductor, author, music lecturer, and pianist. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This is music audiences love to hear, and has become so much a part of the american musical experience. The feuding families become two warring new york city gangsthe white jets led by riff and the latino sharks, led by bernardo. Buy west side story 1 piano, 4 hands by leonard be at. Buy west side story piano by leonard bernstein, st at. The original broadway cast recording of bernsteins west side story was made only three days after the show opened. These backing tracks can be used for rehearsal, audition or karaoke tracks.
See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. These piano accompaniments are mp3 piano tracks created as a digital music download by a professional pianist. With these book audio collections, piano and keyboard players will be able to practice and perform with professionalsounding accompaniments. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. West side story sheet music and music books at sheet music.
All 38 songs from the west side story 1961 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. These arrangements make the music of west side story accessible to intermediatelevel piano students of all ages. Books by leonard bernstein author of west side story. More than 50 years later, the performers fresh vitality still shines through. West side story, theatre music by american composer leonard bernstein that premiered august 19, 1957, in washington, d. Irving shulman 191995 was a novelist and screenwriter, known for his depictions of urban life. West side story sheet music and music books at sheet music plus. America west side story bernstein piano vocal sheet music.
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West side story is a tragic love story set in new york city in the mid1950s on the west side of the city. Suite from west side story for clarinet, cello and piano piano solo, clarinet, cello advanced digital download by leonard bernstein. Maria from west side story leonard bernstein piano solo. West side story piano playalong volume hal leonard. Vocal melody, piano accompaniment, lyrics and chord names. One piano, four hands 9781423409243 by klose, carol and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. From the first notes to the final breath, west side story is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Bernsteins timeless music from west side story is woven together in this exceptional medley of songs from his bestknown musical. It was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet the story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. Books similar to romeo and juliet and west side story. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. Pianovocal selections with piano accompaniment recording paperback 1 dec 2011. West side story suite violin book for violin and piano series.
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West side story based on a conception of jerome robbins book by music by lyrics by arthur leonard stephen laurents bernstein sondheim choreography by jerome robbins rehearsal script as of october 21, 2008. Whenever i see a movie or stage production of a play, i am always interested to read the actual book to have a different perspective on the characters and overall plot. West side story instrumental solos arranged for cello. Choose from west side story sheet music for such popular songs as. With a screenplay by ernest lehman, the film is an adaptation of the 1957 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn was inspired by william shakespeares play romeo and juliet. The songs arranged for pianovocalguitar paperback january 1, 1995 by author author. West side story is a 1961 american musical romantic drama film directed by robert wise and jerome robbins. The songs arranged for piano vocalguitar by leonard bernstein 4. West side story 1961 soundtrack complete list of songs. West side story instrumental solos arranged for violin and piano with a cd of piano accompaniments, series.
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