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Masterwork Classics Duets, Level 3: Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) Book

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Masterwork Classics Duets, Level 3: Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) Book

Masterwork Classics Duets, Level 3: Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) Book

A Graded Collection of Piano Duets by Master Composers

Ed. Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, and Jane Magrath

Level: Late Elementary / Early Intermediate

Item: 00-40838
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These graded collections of piano duets by master composers are among the best literature available at respective levels. Each duet, written by composers who lived in the 18th, 19th and 20th century, has been carefully edited and fingered for performance ease. Titles: Allegretto in C Major, Op. 149, No. 5 (Diabelli) * Allegro in E Minor, Op. 149, No. 28 (Diabelli) * Balalaika (Stravinsky) * Dance, Op. 87, No. 49 (Wohlfahrt) * Dance, Op. 211, No. 17 (Gurlitt) * French Folk Song (Köhler) * German Dance (Hoffmeister) * German Dance, Op. 136, No. 15 (Gurlitt) * Mysterious Adventure, Op. 87, No. 42 (Wohlfahrt) * Sonatina in G Major, Op. 45, No. 2 (André) * Three Little Pieces (Bruckner) * Venetian Gondolier's Song, Op. 6, No. 3 (Fried) * Waltz, Op. 87, No. 43 (Wohlfahrt).

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Series: Masterwork Classics Duets
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 48
ISBN10: 0-7390-9512-9
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9512-6
UPC: 038081457291
SKU: 00-40838

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Why we love this

This collection brings together works by composers who understood the pedagogical value of ensemble playing without sacrificing musical substance. The selections span three centuries and include both household names (Stravinsky, Bruckner) and skilled craftspeople (Diabelli, Wohlfahrt, Gurlitt) whose duets remain among the most musically rewarding pieces at this level. Your students get real repertoire, not exercises dressed up as art.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like discovering a well-curated museum gallery rather than a textbook. You encounter delicate dances, mysterious storytelling, lyrical folk melodies, and sparkling character pieces. The sound is intimate and conversational, with moments of playfulness (Balalaika), gentle elegance (Gondolier's Song), and architectural clarity (the Sonatina).

Who it's for

Young pianists in their second or third year of study who are ready to play confidently with a partner at a shared instrument. This collection works equally well for two advancing students or for a teacher-student performance context where you want repertoire that sounds polished without excessive technical demand.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the primo and secondo parts by having both players listen actively to the other's melodic line rather than treating one part as accompanimental; many of these pieces work best when both players shape phrases together.
  • Sit slightly offset on the bench so each player can see the other's hands and anticipate entrances; this matters especially in the Diabelli Allegretto, where clean ensemble articulation sets the tone.
  • Work out tempo and rubato decisions before running the full piece; pieces like the Waltz and Gondolier's Song benefit from mutual understanding of where to breathe and shape.

How to use it

Duets from this collection are ideal for end-of-year recitals, informal studio concerts, or collaborative programs where ensemble experience matters as much as individual display. They also work beautifully as shared repertoire that two students at similar levels can prepare together, building communication skills alongside musical independence.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing melody and accompaniment while sharing one keyboard
  • Reading and executing precise rhythmic coordination with a partner
  • Responding to another player's phrasing and tempo choices in real time
  • Navigating shared hand positions and negotiating physical space at the keyboard
  • Developing independence of the hands when parts cross over or intertwine

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