| I do not underestimate the dedication invested in this work by the editor and the publisher. It must have been a phenomenal task. | ||
| —Rob Barnett, British Music Society News 92 (December 2001) |
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| I do not underestimate the dedication invested in this work by the editor and the publisher. It must have been a phenomenal task. | ||
| —Rob Barnett, British Music Society News 92 (December 2001) |
Click the quotation text to discover what it refers to!
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Carey Blyton had a rare talent for melodic invention. Girl Friday was originally commissioned by Boosey & Hawkes, and was originally scored for piano and string orchestra in 1974. The original version can be heard on the Carey Blyton – Film & Television Music (1/4) CD, available from Fand.
However, the chic melodic charm and captivating immediacy of Girl Friday – with her slightly South American flavour – seemed to call out for a solo piano arrangement, particularly one playable by the Grade 4–5 pianist. Hence this special Fand edition of the work, arranged by John Mitchell and Peter Thompson.
For those interested, John Mitchell has also created a more ambitiously laid out arrangement for the Grade 6+ pianist within Mood Music Medley, which is also available from Fand.
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| Composer | Title | Grade | Forces | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carey Blyton arr. Peter Thompson arr. John Mitchell | Girl Friday Piano arrangement for easy piano | 4 to 5 | Piano | 2½ mins | ||
In the absence of a live recording of this piece, John Meccanico has obliged to give you an idea of how it sounds
Catalogue code: FM278 • Published: 2nd April 2024
Entry last updated: 2nd April 2024