George Gershwin
Bess You Is My Woman Now
for Duet for Flugelhorn (Cornet), Eb Bass & Brass Band
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George Gershwin
Bess You Is My Woman Now
for Duet for Flugelhorn (Cornet), Eb Bass & Brass Band
- Instrumentation Big Band (Solo/Feature: Flugelhorn and Tuba in E-flat)
- Optional Instrumentation Big Band (Solo/Feature: Cornet and Tuba in E-flat)
- Composer George Gershwin
- Editor James Gourlay
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- Edition Score and Parts Download
- Publisher Editions Marc Reift
- Order no. EMR82778-DL
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Description:
Bess, You Is My Woman Now is one of the most famous duets from George Gershwin’s opera "Porgy and Bess", which premiered in 1935. This musical scene depicts a moment full of tenderness and hope between the two main characters. Gershwin develops an extremely expressive musical language that combines classical lyricism with influences from American jazz. The music is characterized by its singable melodies, its warm atmosphere, and its sincere emotionality. The work conveys the strength of the relationship between Porgy and Bess despite all the difficulties surrounding them. In this arrangement by James Gourlay, the harmonic richness and emotional depth of the original score are preserved. The various themes engage in an elegant musical dialogue, creating a particularly moving effect. The gentle melodies contrast with the intensity of the emotions portrayed, lending the piece a universal expressiveness. To this day, "Bess, You Is My Woman Now" remains one of the most popular numbers from Gershwin’s oeuvre.