Bess, You Is My Woman Now (arr. Heifetz)

George Gershwin · 1898–1937

Level 6 · Pre-diploma — about ARSM · RCM 10

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Type: Short piece
Setting: Piano
Length: About 4 min
Era: 20th century
Nationality: American
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Notes

Heifetz transcription from Porgy and Bess; Carl Fischer 'Heifetz Plays Gershwin'

About this work

Composed: 1934-35
Dedicated to: To My Parents
First performed: 30 September 1935 in Boston: Colonial Theatre

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