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Thomson: Ballet and Film Scores (arr. for piano) - Jacquelyn Helin

Jacquelyn Helin, piano

Thomson's spiky, foursquare music--plain as Dick's hatband, to use a favorite Thomson phrase--translates admirably to piano, particularly when played with the strength, grace and clarity Helin provides. --Chicago Tribune Calendar

Thomson: Ballet and Film Scores (arr. for piano) - Jacquelyn Helin

Jacquelyn Helin, piano

TRACK LISTING

Three Pieces from "Louisiana Story"

1 I. Bayou Pastorale (arr. for piano by Andor Foldes) 05:16

2 II. Scherzo with Chorale (arr. for piano by Andor Foldes) 03:01

3 III. The Squeeze-Box (arr. for piano by Andor Foldes) 05:53

The Plow That Broke The Plains

4 I. Prelude (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 01:02

5 II. Cowboy Songs (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 02:00

6 III. Blues (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 02:47

7 IV. Finale "I'm Gonna Leave Ol' Texas Now" (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 03:52

Filling Station

8 I. Introduction (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 01:00

9 II. Solo Dance (Mac Alone) (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 02:43

10 III. Family Life with Little Girl (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 02:01

11 IV. Tipsy Tango for the Country Clubbers (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 03:40

12 V. Their "Valse a Trois" with Mac (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 02:17

13 VI. Big Apple (danced by all) (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 01:28

14 VII. Hold-Up and Chase in The Dark (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 01:57

15 VIII. Tragedy Revealed, Exit, Mac Alone Again (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 02:05

Lord Byron On The Continent

16 I. Allegro moderato (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 02:44

17 II. Tempo di valzer (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 03:23

18 III. Adagio sostenuto (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 03:52

19 IV. Allegretto (arr. for piano by Virgil Thomson) 03:22