When a composer writes something for piano and he or someone else "transcribes" (translates in sound) the music for instruments other than for which it was written, the process is called "orchestration". A lot of pieces started off for piano and "orchestrators" got their hands on it and re-wrote it for instruments.
George Gershwin the American composer wrote a terrific little piece "Lullaby" for piano (here it is) and then "orchestrated" it for string quartet. (here). If you have a few minutes, listen to both versions...the original for piano is a whole lot different although it is EXACTLY the same notes.
There was a debate and a howl that went on when Turner Movies started colorizing the old black and white movies. Remember? There has been a similar debate and furor in the music biz for a couple centuries now.
Just something that might be of interest.
George Gershwin the American composer wrote a terrific little piece "Lullaby" for piano (here it is) and then "orchestrated" it for string quartet. (here). If you have a few minutes, listen to both versions...the original for piano is a whole lot different although it is EXACTLY the same notes.
There was a debate and a howl that went on when Turner Movies started colorizing the old black and white movies. Remember? There has been a similar debate and furor in the music biz for a couple centuries now.
Just something that might be of interest.
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