Leonard Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

[@yuwong5850]

Best solo piano version ever

[@mikepen3477]

Surely Bernstein would have been favourably impressed with this rendition!

[@benjaminrobles2708]

Just some of the most stunning playing I have ever heard. Everything was so crisp, with character, and beautiful handling of different voices, especially in the slower sections. Felt like I was listening to an orchestra. Amazing.

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you so much for the kind words Benjamin, it really means a lot!

[@Jameswallace21]

I couldn’t agree more....just stunning

[@JMRSplatt]

That work in "Cool", awesome. I couldn't help but add swing hats with my mouth.

[@AlvaroVarelaDeMarco]

Excellent!!! Congrats!! Wonderful version!!

[@Deagol0]

Superb

[@yysheng9923]

BRAVOOOOOO!!!Cannot wait to get sheet!!!

[@algin6544]

Superbe interprétation merci ! J'ai eu des frissons dans le dos ....

[@thomblinn4731]

Wow and WOW! I'm edified ,touched and inspired! Did I say WOW!

[@thomblinn4731]

I wonder if you have any affinity for GERSWIN'S piano rolls. He was THE preeminent studmuffin on the piano! The piece that you so so so masterfully rendered, though, transcends the instrument. It's LAO TSU talking to LINCOLN, PLATO TO JESUS... DEAR GOD! MY panty hose are torn to bits! Forgive the hyperbole, and THANK YOU!

[@MrRamikas]

I beg you, please release the transcription! Plenty of commenters already said they'd buy it, I would be among them! I know it's probably a lot of hard work, I'm just going to be one more person to assure you that it will make a lot of us happy. In any case, thank you so much for this gorgeous arrangement!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Right now there's a lot of other things in real life getting in the way of me writing this down. But one day it will come!

[@jeremiahsalyer7784]

Follows the symphonic version pretty closely.

[@teoludena9822]

Precioso. Enhorabuena, una versión que pone los pelos de punta.

[@loveaodai100]

I never get tired of listening to this piece. It has everything. Pure genius at work. And your performance and recording is brilliant. Thank you!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thanks for listening!

[@TVGUY333]

Wonderful! You broke my heart. KZbin needs to put a luv icon there.

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you!!

[@fabianrei9175]

This is so perfect! This piano transciption is so beautiful! Bravo!

[@leogavitt5419]

Beautiful rendition of the best pieces from my favorite musical of all time. Well done.

[@darrenlyons8473]

Wonderful. You were in the zone. Living it, breathing it.

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you!

[@dpetrano]

Laptop is atop my grand. I'm supposed to be practicing my Gershwin; but, I can't stop watching/listening to this.

[@Jameswallace21]

Ageless music ageless and magnificent arrangement. I saved this to my ytube years ago Now March 2024

[@rosge]

Interprétation d'une très grande sensibilité et d'une remarquable précision. Je suis abasourdi . C'est Magnifique !

[@scoutridenour9497]

One of the most beautiful peices of music I've ever listened to. The prologue was very well done and played with so much enthusiasm. Then I love how all the sudden Somewhere is played with so much passion. Thank you so much for sharing this with us! I can't wait till the sheet music comes out for this! Well done!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thanks for such kind words Scout, I'm very happy you like it!

[@lucasgust7720]

Amazing performance.

[@eshires1]

There is something about piano music that speaks to my soul. Especially the music from WSS. A couple of times your playing brought tears to my eyes. You are so talented.

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you so much for such kind words!

[@charlesbluett8195]

This is fantastic

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you Charles!

[@K01-u4h]

Everyday, I listen to this great performance.😀

[@chrisurreaa]

Simply extraordinary. BRAVO!!!!!!!

[@MariaRoters]

I‘m so enthusiastic about this transcription and your playing. It was surely a lot of work to learn this piece. I can not wait for this arrangement being published! I think, a lot of pianists will be so thankful and happy to play this piece. Thanks a lot for this wonderful and great recording! Bravo :)

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you Maria! I am first trying to sort out the legal side of things, before I set out to transcribing it and making it available for people to buy. It seems it might take a while, but I'm working towards it

[@scottsarran3866]

Would love to purchase the sheet music for this - Please let us know when you make it available! Your transcription and performance are wonderful: impeccably performed and capturing the spirit so well

[@sanib.485]

I cannot stop listening...!!! BRAVO

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you!

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

Fabulous. A stunning rendition. This is the most poignant "Somewhere" I have ever heard

[@susan3182]

Exquisite

[@ClassicalCDT]

Simply brillant. I remember being at Pleyel in 2012 and attending a concert where the Symphonic Dances were featured : I vividly recall the Finale where Maria's "I Have a Love" ends the piece. This transcription brings me right back.

[@foxfiresidechats5227]

Bravo maestro!! Bernstein would be pleased beyond measure to hear this performance of his work! Tempo, touch, technique, and talent! You have it all! Never stop playing

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you so much!

[@theacme1000]

It's not my favorite music but WOW, you are great and pushed me to keep listening and like it more than I would have.

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad it had that effect on you

[@colddeadtoes1660]

It doesn't get old. Super. Beautiful!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you!!

[@philippe939]

Simply beautiful, I was back in the movie while listening to it. You're a genuine artist!!

[@actorshmactor]

Alfredo...thank you for this...such sensitivity and musicianship...simply the best version of this work on piano anywhere. You indeed capture Bernstein's swagger, heart and genius. Well done indeed. Best - BC

[@norbertoiusem2304]

Magnífica interpretación, Alfredo. Felicitaciones! Bernstein es mi compositor favorito de siglo XX

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Gracias!!

[@marramtes]

Congratulations. It's the best performance I have ever listened.

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you!!!

[@danielsalinas5566]

Awesome!!!

[@teinvanderlugt1]

This transcription is simply amazing. And excellent performance too! If you ever get around to publishing a score, I would definitely buy it

[@Jameswallace21]

magnificent ....thankyou

[@paulliberti2048]

Alfredo - I never tire of hearing you play this - love your interpretation and working on it now. YOU are my hero. Thank you!! Never stop playing! You are a gift to us all!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you so much Paul, it really means a lot!

[@beckydevine5816]

THIS IS GORGEOUS! Genuinely stunning!!!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you!

[@manuelc598]

Maestro.. sin palabras

[@PianistsAndMore]

Wonderful! Thank you for posting.

[@lauraowens01]

My heart wept at Somewhere, in the best way

[@eladhs4277]

beyond masterful!

[@K01-u4h]

So great!!! I love this tune!

[@valdassteponaitis6133]

Just great!

[@Barbapippo]

BRAVO!

[@josemanuelnunezmorales529]

Brutal!!!!!!

[@sanmar57]

Superb! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@willericgreen]

What an amazing rendition of a stunning arrangement of a wonderful piece!! It's been a joy to spend this morning finding out about who you are and what you do. An inspiration - thank you! (WG, pianist/composer, Auckland, New Zealand)

[@musicgallery5987]

It is a real cool fugue. amazing solo!!

[@myeonoogi]

bravo!

[@junichiisogai4264]

Bravo!

[@ALKAHESTBOY]

Beautifully played!

[@emd78s]

When I was a kid my high school did this play. The part where Tony was carried off was played on piano only just like this. Everyone moved off stage slowly so the piano part was going on over and over again. Ive always been looking for an extended version where the part was played a bunch of times before that last little section where the notes chang key. Sad depressing melody I love it

[@Stupoider]

That is some truly remarkable work, bravo!!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you!

[@rjmalcolm8066]

Amazing!!! Really hope you can get around to eventually publishing this transcription.

[@philipdarragh680]

Inspirational playing and so timely. I found a solo transcription through Musescore which is close to your own rendition - a little thinner/brighter/easier in registration in places, but I've yet to compare the places where your registers are different and therefore quite likely closer to those of the original orchestral score. I love everything you do with this and will be referencing your work as I learn this. Thanks again Alfredo.

[@rogerinagangster894]

Where did you find the sheet on musecore? I search it but i found anything. Sorry for my bad english i m french

[@schmudecj]

Excellent! Everything was perfect - tempo, articulations, rhythm, melody. I listen to this piece 3-4 times a year, have heard many different interpretations, and was absolutely delighted with your performance!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you so much Krzysztof! I'm very happy you enjoyed it and took the time to let me know, it means a lot!

[@elodier352]

If one day you decide to edit the sheet I buy it for sure!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

I will definitely let everyone know

[@DownhillAllTheWay]

There are moments when only the pianist's head and shoulders are shown, when I really, really wished I could see his hands.

[@alexmthomas09]

Bravo! I really love these pieces and you play them excellently. So much character and clarity. Your fluid tempo really captures the narrative and theatric quality of the music!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@Alvarordonez]

Muy buena transcripción (aprendida desde el score! Que interesante!) Y muy buena interpretación!! Impresionante!!! Que buen audio y video además!!! Muchas felicitaciones!!!! ;)

[@darrenlyons8473]

Mambo!!!!

[@jjaa2002]

Lost for words

[@BigJoel]

Hello, your playing is absolutely wonderful! I was wondering if it would be all right if I used it as a soundtrack in a video I’m making about west side story! I’d be happy to pay you. Thanks so much

[@keithnorman7105]

This is an amazing composition - you must get it written down and published ! I for one would love to buy and play it I compose too and I get a music student to do the writing for me - all I do is send him the keyboard footage and sound recording and he does the rest ! I can send you his details if you are interested ?

[@jmleongmusic]

When did @Bingingwithbabish get so good at piano?? Lol jk. You have an amazing touch, especially in staccato playing. Wow. Also, fabulous recording!!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thanks!

[@dolcevitaorchestraofficial]

Great performace!!!! May I have a link with full score?

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have a usable written down score of this transcription, but will sit down at some point in the future and do that

[@gracehuang6461]

Does anyone have the sheet music for this?

[@BorisPiano85]

Dear Alfredo, would you mind sharing with me the score of this Symphonic Dances. I would appreciate this a lot. Thank you in advance. Boris

[@orionmc1111]

Please keep the camera on your hands and the keys! No need for the constant cutting away to other angles -- it just detracts from our involvement. Great arrangement and performance!

[@republiccooper]

Wonderful!!! Where can I get the sheet music?

[@TaeminChung]

Super amazing performance! thanks for sharing great video. Did you arrange it? How could i buy this sheet music?

[@MusikschuleClavina]

Can I buy the music sheet ?

[@superdupertm]

Die ist der Name folgender und Pünktlichen

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Danke!!

[@craine5132]

fantastic playing. Is there a transcription available for purchase?

[@emcafif44]

Wow! Truly impressed by the transcription work and the performance! Is the piano part available to buy?

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you! Sadly, there's no piano part yet, since it's all in sketches and little pieces I will need to put together some time

[@philippeguillanton4434]

@@AlfredoOvalles Hello Alfredo, thrilled by your performance, congratulations. Having had any time in the past year to put together and edit those wonderful sketches ? Did you start from Boosey & Hawkes Hal Leonard's transcription, or from scratch ? Thanks !

[@barbarabanacos]

Fantastic arrangement and performance! Is the score available for purchase?

[@AlfredoOvalles]

@@barbarabanacos thank you! Sadly, the score is not available at this point. I will announce once that is possible

[@octaviodelcastillo]

11:11

[@kiramuller2277]

Its wonderful! Which sheet music did you use? :) I wanna play it, too.

[@AlfredoOvalles]

I used the orchestral score and a little bit of John Musto's version for two pianos here and there. But mostly I learnt it from the orchestral one

[@jurgenreimann6284]

I dont find the Sheets for this piece for ONE piano. Where can I buy the sheets?

[@AlfredoOvalles]

I don't have any sheets for solo piano. I learned it from the orchestral score

[@mcoldewey]

@@AlfredoOvalles Nice job with the fugue especially!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

@@mcoldewey thanks a lot! That's definitely one of my favorite sections to play. It's so much fun

[@marcio3426]

transcribe for us, please!

[@AlfredoOvalles]

I would love to, but it is just too time consuming to do so at the moment. I promise one day I will get to it

[@ayokay123]

I must be some kind of loser.....my 4th time listening to this today. At the very least, a very frustrated pianist.

[@annep.1905]

Why?

[@donaldring4650]

Soooo great ... do you have the sheets to purchase????

[@AlfredoOvalles]

Thank you! Regretfully, I haven't been able to put it in a form that would be usable for anyone else. I will make an announcement if and when I do

[@donaldring4650]

@@AlfredoOvalles As I listen ... Not EVEN thinking I could do it. I am currently working on Rhapsody in Blue ... Your composition is MUCH more difficult. GREAT WORK!!!