Chester Music Glass PH. - Four Movements For Two Pianos
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Work for piano duo: a composition designed for two keyboards, ideal for enriching a concert program for two pianists.
- Contemporary music by Philip Glass: a repetitive and hypnotic language, emblematic of the composer, perfect for working on rhythmic precision and endurance.
- Documented creation context: commissioned by the Klavier-Festival Ruhr 2008 and premiered on July 7, 2008 by Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa.
- Damaged copy: sold as is (worn cover, possible presence of a label).
Manufacturer Information
Chester Music
https://www.wisemusicclassical.com
promotion@wisemusic.comÂ
------------------------
Safety manager:
Hal Leonard Europe BV
Email:
Address:
Summary of This Score
Commissioned by the Klavier-Festival Ruhr 2008, pianists Dennis Russell Davies & Maki Namekawa premiered Philip Glass's Four Movements for Two Pianos on July 7, 2008.
This score is intended for pianists and teachers seeking a contemporary music repertoire for two pianos, with an immediately recognizable minimalist aesthetic. The "piano duo" format highlights ensemble work: precise timing, mutual listening, management of pulses and shifts, as well as a balanced sound between the two instruments.
Whether preparing a stage performance, exploring Philip Glass's writing in a chamber music setting, or building a modern and impactful program, this piece provides a solid foundation for practice and is a relevant choice for enthusiasts of contemporary repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Philip Glass | Instrumentation | two pianos |
| Artist | Philip Glass | Genre | contemporary score |
You will also like
F2M Editions
J'apprends Le Piano Tout Simplement Vol.1
Lemoine
MĂ©thode De Piano DĂ©butant - Herve et Pouillard
Hit Diffusion
Je DĂ©bute Le Piano - Philippe-GĂ©rard
Van De Velde
Pianolude Vol.1
Lemoine
Le Piano Pour Adulte DĂ©butant - Masson, Nafilyan
Universal Music Publishing
Piano Works 1994-2003 - Tiersen
Lemoine
Les Leçons De Piano - Quoniam, Nemirovski
Emf
Les Joies De La PremiÚre Année De Piano
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is specified for Four Movements for Two Pianos?
The score is written for two pianos. The ensemble work relies on mutual listening, sound balance, and pulse precision.
How many movements does this work by Philip Glass contain?
The work comprises four movements for two pianos.
Is this score suitable for the contemporary repertoire for piano duos?
The writing belongs to contemporary sheet music, within the minimalist aesthetic associated with Philip Glass. It notably involves rhythmic offsets between the two parts.
When was Four Movements for Two Pianos premiered?
The premiere took place on July 7, 2008. It was performed by pianists Dennis Russell Davies and Maki Namekawa. The commission came from the Klavier-Festival Ruhr 2008.
Which composer wrote this score for two pianos?
This work was composed by Philip Glass and is classified within the contemporary classical genre.
