Gregory Stone has transcribed these three selected preludes for one piano-four hands. For much of his life George Gershwin sought to integrate the worlds of jazz and classical music. These pieces are not jazz improvisations but they do show something of the style of his own playing. Gershwin had intended to compose a set of twelve a sort of jazz Wohltemperierte Clavier but his unexpected death from a brain tumour at the age of 38 prevented this. At least seven survive (others may have ended up as songs) and this set of three as published form a satisfying unit. The first opens with a blue-note riff which forms the basis of the first theme.Contrasting material follows making use of a distinctive repeated note figure then the first idea reappears in a quasi-orchestral climax. The second prelude shows a curious kinship with Chopin???s A minor Prelude with its eerie accompaniment and hypnotic melody. The third exploits a similar major/minor ambivalence but dextrous syncopation gives it driving rhythmic energy.

Edited by Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood. Fifty graded duets for the young pianist with a more advanced player. Valuable for sight-reading fun to perform.

Soaring for one Piano four hands is an uplifting intermediate/late intermediate ensemble piece commissioned for the 10th Anniversary of the Bismarck-Mandan Monster Concert 2008. This piece with its lyrical melodic lines and strong rhythmic B section precisely portrays the feeling of uninhibited gliding or soaring as titled. Students will love playing this ensemble piece and portraying its free spiritedness.

Piano Four Hands-Tchaikovsky created this ambitious series of duets from a selection of folksongs which had been collected by Balakirev Villebois and Tchaikovsky himself. These fairly simple pieces are a treasure trove of rich keyboard excellence. Always a favorite with students. Difficulty Level: 1-2. Includes complete printed music score with both primo and secondo piano parts and a compact disc featuring the duets in two formats: split-channel stereo with secondo part on the left channel primo on the right so you can play either part and then again with just the secondo part in stereo so you can perform the primo part alongside. Performed by Sondra Bianca piano Accompaniment:Harriet Wingreen piano

for Piano/4 Hands. Par DIEMER EMMA. This three-movement suite was written for Tachell Gerbert and Bradley Gregory. The work is based fragmentally on the tune from the popular song written in 1914 by Harry Carrell and Henry Attenridge, which is appropriate as the composer's inspiration is the Pacific Ocean, located a few miles from her home in Santa Barbara. The movements are not meant to be impressionistic imaginings of the ocean, but rather moods intrinsically related to the happiness, sometimes nostalgia, of the melody and the romance, the idea of being by the sea with someone you love. / Date parution : 2022-01-14/ Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains

4 Sonatinas on 5 Notes for Piano Four Hands-This classic duet is one of the most popular and enduring pieces in the piano repertoire. This album contains Sonatinas 1 2 4 and 5 the most popular pieces from this treasured set. A delight! Includes complete printed music score with both primo and secondo piano parts for Sonatinas 1 2 4 and 5 from this set of sonatinas and a compact disc featuring these duets in two formats: split-channel stereo with secondo part on the left channel primo on the right so you can play either part and then again with just the secondo part in stereo so you can perform the primo part alongside. Performed by Sondra Bianca piano Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano

Famous and Fun Christmas Duets, Book 5 contains 7 carefully selected Christmas favorites. The duets are arranged in equal parts for intermediate pianists, and are written for one piano, four hands. The melody often shifts between primo and secondo, creating interesting parts for both players. The arrangements in Book 5 include 16th notes, dotted-eighth notes, and key signatures with no more than two sharps or two flats. Students are sure to enjoy their experience with these fun duets! / Piano 4 Mains

orchestrated by Ferde Grofé edited by Ryan Raul Bañagale. Par GERSHWIN GEORGE. The names of George Gershwin (1898–1937) and Ira Gershwin (1896–1983) are synonymous across the globe with American musical creativity. The Gershwin family estates, their publishers, and the University of Michigan have joined forces to produce The George and Ira Gershwin Critical Edition—the first-ever scholarly edition of the Gershwins’ music and lyrics. This all-new practical edition facilitates both study and performance, giving a wide audience of musicians, scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike greater insight into the Gershwins’ art. The goal is to create clear and definitive publications that achieve the most accurate representations possible of the Gershwin brothers’ unique and pioneering creativity. This all-new critical edition of the original 1924 arrangement of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue presents an authoritative transcription of arranger Ferde Grofé’s handwritten holograph score preserved in the collection of the United States Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The edition represents as best as possible the piece as premiered by the Paul Whiteman Orchestra at his 'Experiment in Modern Music' concert on February 12, 1924. Grofé prepared the score for the specific talents and timbres of the Whiteman Orchestra, largely from an ink fair copy of Gershwin’s two-piano short-score manuscript. Gershwin continued to modify the piano solo portion of this short score during rehearsals and, most likely, even after the premiere of the piece. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains

Famous & Fun Pop Duets, Book 1, contains carefully selected popular hits from movies, radio and television. The duets are arranged in equal parts for elementary to late-elementary pianists, and are written for one piano, four hands. Additionally, the melody often shifts between primo and secondo, creating interesting parts for both players. No eighth notes or dotted-quarter rhythms are used. Titles: If I Only Had a Brain * Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini * The James Bond Theme * Mairzy Doats * (Meet) The Flintstones * The Rose * Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me).

12 Original Pieces for Piano 4 Hands-Famed French composer Georges Bizet wrote this marvelous collection of twelve challenging pieces suitable for the more advanced and serious student. C'est maravilleux! 5th-6th year and above. Includes complete printed music score with both primo and secondo piano parts and a compact disc featuring the duets in two formats: split-channel stereo with secondo part on the left channel primo on the right so you can play either part and then again with just the secondo part in stereo so you can perform the primo part alongside. Performed by Sondra Bianca piano Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano

Advanced Piano Duet-This piece was comissioned the National Conference on Piano Pedagogy for a digital keyboard and piano. The piece can also be played as a 4-hand piano duet or by one performer with digital sequencer. The powerful maestoso opening introduces a recurring dotted-rhythm motif suggesting the tapping of morse code.

William Gillock's best-loved piano solo has now been carefully adapted as an early intermediate piano duet by composer Glenda Austin. The duet cascades effortlessly between the hands and is suitable for performers looking for athrilling collaborative performance and who may not be quite ready for the solo version. Key: F Major.

The Six Easy Pieces arranged by German composer, conductor, and organist Christian Gottlob Neefe (1748--1798) are inspired by the original vocal/orchestral score of The Magic Flute. These pieces are idiomatic piano duets (one piano, four hands) that remain faithful to the original composition. Filled with wit and charm, they contain many of the memorable elements of the opera: Papageno's magic bells, gentle love duets, tenderhearted trios, and lively arias. Based on the 1793 first edition, Neefe's dynamics, articulations, and phrase marks have been preserved. Editorial suggestions have been given in parentheses and footnotes to aid in performance. / Piano 4 Mains

The secondo provides a gentle accompaniment to a gorgeous melody found in the primo played both as a single line and later doubled at the octave. Pedaling is notated for either performer although the highly regarded arrangerscommonly advocate for pedaling executed by the primo performer.With careful attention to melodic shaping this duet would be a lovely addition to any program especially one featuring international folk songs.