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Offline satoru

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Piano 4 hands composed in the 20s
on: March 05, 2025, 04:36:28 PM
Hi All,

My school orchestra is making us pianists choose a 4 (or 6) hands composed in the 20s. It can be from any of the 20s: 1920s, 1820s, 1720s, even 2020. It can also be from any genre. We are having some difficulty finding good pieces, so any suggestions are much appreciated!

Thank you

Offline dizzyfingers

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Re: Piano 4 hands composed in the 20s
Reply #1 on: March 05, 2025, 05:44:00 PM
Hi All,

My school orchestra is making us pianists choose a 4 (or 6) hands composed in the 20s. It can be from any of the 20s: 1920s, 1820s, 1720s, even 2020. It can also be from any genre. We are having some difficulty finding good pieces, so any suggestions are much appreciated!

Thank you

Schubert surely composed some piano duets in the 1820's, he died in Nov 1828, the prior 8 years were very productive.
You sure you looked?



Offline kosulin

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Re: Piano 4 hands composed in the 20s
Reply #2 on: March 05, 2025, 06:32:51 PM
Yes, Schubert would be an obvious choice.
D 812, Sonata in C major
D 940, Fantasy in F minor
D 947, Allegro in A minor
D 951, Rondo in A major

Also:
- Bolero, by Ravel
- 3 Petites pièces montées, by Satie - 4 hand arrangement was first published in 1920, not sure when it was written.
- Concertino, by Stravinsky
Vlad

Offline satoru

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Re: Piano 4 hands composed in the 20s
Reply #3 on: March 05, 2025, 08:03:13 PM
Thanks for the great suggestions! I'll be sure to listen to them all.
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