Boosey & Hawkes CHOSTAKOVITCH D. - CONCERTO N° 2 OP. 12 - 2 PIANOS
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Summary of This Score
Reduction for two pianos by the composer.
This edition offers an adaptation designed to be played by two pianists, each at their own instrument, maintaining the clarity of the voices and the overall dynamics. The reduction highlights the structure of the work, the main lines, and the harmonic architecture, while providing comfortable playability suited for duo work. It is intended both for musicians who wish to approach the piece in rehearsal and for those seeking a concert version for two pianos, with easier setup and rich sound projection. Thanks to this format, you can deepen mutual listening, rhythmic precision, and the articulation of sonic layers, while retaining the character and energy of the writing.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | The composer | Genre | Reduction for two pianos |
| Instrumentation | Two pianos | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the edition of Concerto No. 2 op. 102 intended for two pianos?
This score is a reduction for two pianos, intended for two pianists each playing their own instrument.
Who created the two-piano reduction of Shostakovich op. 102?
The reduction was made by the composer, Dmitri Shostakovich. It preserves the harmonic structure and main lines of the work. The clarity of the parts is adapted for duo playing.
Can this score be used to rehearse Shostakovich's Concerto No. 2?
The two-piano format facilitates rehearsal work and rhythmic coordination. It allows for deeper mutual listening between the two pianists.
What is the instrumentation of this edition?
The indicated instrumentation is two pianos. Each part is designed to be played on a separate piano.
Is this a classical music score?
Classified in the classical genre, this edition presents Concerto No. 2 op. 102 as a two-piano reduction.
