Keyboard Duets from the 16th to the 20th Century for One and Two Pianos: An Introduction
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (598 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 019816548X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 112 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-17 |
| Language | : | English |
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A great many works, often of the finest quality, were originally written for one medium or the other. From the Back Cover Piano duets, whether on one piano or two, are among the most enjoyable forms of music-making in which pianists can take part. Their technical demands range from the very simple to the extremely difficult; every pianist, whether amateur or professional, will always find in the vast repertoire something to suit his or her capabilities. . It is often thought that the duet repertoire consists entirely of arrangements of classical symphonies, overtures, and chamber music, but this is not the case. Keyboard Duets describes the chronology of the piano duet and music for two pianos, from their earliest beginnings in the 16th century to the present day, investigates various techni
Keyboard Duets describes the chronology of the piano duet and music for two pianos, from their earliest beginnings to the present day, investigates various technical problems, and also provides a selective list of original duets with genuine musical or historical interest.. Their technical demands range from the very simple to the extremely difficult; every pianist, whether amateur or professional, will always find in the vast repertoire something to suit his or her capabilities. Piano duets, whether on one piano or two, are great fun to play
Donna Barnett said Interesting book that covers intricacies of Interesting book that covers intricacies of 4 hands on piano Donna Barnett Arrived timely. Interesting, compact read.. hands on piano. Arrived timely. Interesting, compact read.