Benjamin, Arthur

Wiki entry: Arthur Benjamin

International Music Score Library Project [IMSLP] entry: Arthur Benjamin

Arthur Benjamin (1893-1960) was an Australian composer, pianist, conductor and teacher. [Restricted access until 2030.]

PieceMP3MidiGenre
Jamaican Rumba MIDI   duet   CD2  
Composed 1938, for two pianos [played initially by Joan and Valerie Trimble] as the second part of Two Jamaican Pieces. Yes, I know it is described above as for duet!
This is by far Benjamin's best-known piece, and it was so popular that the Jamaican government arranged for him to be given a barrel of rum each year!
Copyright © 1938 by Boosey & Co. Ltd.
The composer notes that "The 3-3-2 rhythm must be slightly stressed throughout and the nuances should be slight. Play the accompaniment non legato!" Both parts are marked pp al finale -- senza pedale e sempre una corda.


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