These three short preludes show Gershwin's mastery of the melding of jazz and classical idioms.

The Allegro ben ritmato e deciso (Prelude I) is filled with rhythmic, syncopated rhythms and is a showpiece for bravura performance.
Andante con moto e poco rubato (Prelude II) is a lyric blues with ostinato-like accompaniment, interspersed with bridge material.
Allegro ben ritmato e deciso (Prelude III), the brilliant closing to the set, displays dramatic writing with craggy rhythms and exciting syncopation.

A powerful concert work. 12 pages.