Collection of World Famous Piano Pieces for Two Pianos

Author: Fu Zhanwen
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This is a very innovative collection of piano pieces. The editor has selected original works from masters of the Baroque period, Classical period, Romantic period, Nationalist period, and modern period in music history, and adapted them into duet piano arrangements by contemporary composers. Suitable for intermediate level, ideal for musicians and music enthusiasts to study and enjoy. The editor has provided brief introductions and performance tips for each of the 22 pieces in the two parts, helping performers gain a comprehensive understanding of the works. In the first part, the piano part is mostly based on the original composition, with melodies familiar to many; the second piano part is composed by modern Western composers using compositional techniques, featuring a novel form and rich musical content. In the second part, most of the pieces are adapted from original works into duet piano arrangements, enriching the harmonic and textural effects of the music. This book includes duet piano arrangements of original works by dozens of masters from the Baroque period, Classical period, Romantic period, Nationalist period, and modern period, such as Bach's "Minuet in G," Beethoven's "Für Elise," and Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition" selections, among others.