Jim Hardy (Bing Crosby) and Ted Hanover (Fred Astaire) are a successful song and dance double act until Jim decides to retire and become a gentleman farmer following Ted's seduction of his girlfriend. Jim fails as a farmer, but decides to convert his property to an inn that is only open on public holidays. He also finds happiness with the lovely Linda Mason (Marjorie Reynolds) - that is, until Ted shows up! Packed with Irving Berlin songs, including 'Let's Say It With Firecrackers' and 'Easter Parade'. This is also the film which introduced 'White Christmas', a song that won an Oscar and spawned the movie with the same title in 1954.

(Educational Piano Library). Beautiful duo arrangements of these beloved Irving Berlin classics. Two scores are included: Cheek to Cheek * They Say It's Wonderful * (I Wonder Why?) You're Just in Love. To see other NFMC selections, (a href="http: //www.halleonard.com/promo/promo.do?promotion=183" target="_blank")click here(/a).

With 2 performers at 2 pianos, the musical effect is orchestral and exuberant as this famous Irving Berlin gem marches through its key changes, contrasts, and playful jumps in melodic duties between the artists. Some filled-in octave work is called for and a wide use of each keyboard, but this arrangement is nevertheless accessible for late intermediate pianists. This would make a perfect performance encore piece.

The movie musical that starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen that featured the songs of Irving Berlin. A successful song-and-dance pair become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont Inn of their former commanding general.

Jose Carreras performs a Christmas selection in the winter wonderland of Oberndorf, Austria. Songs include 'Ave Maria' and 'Silent Night'.

Irving Berlin's classic arranged for piano ensemble, including: four student parts; conductor's score with optional teacher accompaniment; performance configurations for two or more pianos; suggested instrumentation for electronic keyboards.