Composer

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Earl Wild

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1973

Average_duration

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2:41

"Somebody Loves Me" is a popular song composed by George Gershwin, with lyrics by Ballard MacDonald and Buddy DeSylva. However, Earl Wild, an American pianist and composer, arranged a virtuosic piano solo based on the song. The composition was premiered in 1976 and has three movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro con brio" and is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo. The melody of the song is introduced in the right hand, while the left hand provides a syncopated accompaniment. The movement features several virtuosic passages, including rapid arpeggios and runs up and down the keyboard. The second movement, marked "Andante con moto," is a slower and more lyrical section. The melody is played in the right hand with a gentle accompaniment in the left. The movement features several expressive passages, including a section where the melody is played in octaves. The final movement, marked "Allegro vivace," returns to the lively tempo of the first movement. The melody is played in the right hand with a more complex accompaniment in the left. The movement features several challenging technical passages, including rapid octave runs and arpeggios. Overall, Earl Wild's arrangement of "Somebody Loves Me" is a virtuosic showcase for the piano. The composition premiered in 1976 and has since become a popular piece in the piano repertoire.

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