20th Century Repertoire

Irene Britton Smith (1907-1999) was born in Chicago, Illinois. She studied composition with Stella Roberts and Leo Sowerby at the American Conservatory, where she received her Bachelor of Music degree in

A definitive edition of all eight Gershwin preludes for piano. Also contains three extremely rare compositions. Titles: Rhapsody in Blue (includes piano reduction of orchestra part); Prelude I;

A collection of standard 20th- and 21st-century American music that should be a part of every pianist's repertoire. Featured composers are Leroy Anderson, Felix Arndt, Samuel Barber, Amy Beach, Bix

For this newly engraved edition of Gershwin's Preludes, the editors consulted manuscript sources at the Library of Congress and all available published editions. Includes a preface about the history of the

Arranged for piano 4 hands by Preben Antonsen. One movement work originally composed for orchestra. Includes a program note. Score, 19 p.