Dover Schubert F. - Selected Piano Works For Four Hands
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Summary of This Book
This collection brings together 15 of Franz Schubert's most beloved four-hand compositions, an iconic format for sharing the piano in duo. It includes famous pages such as the Three Military Marches (Op. 51, D.733), the Two Characteristic Marches (Op. 121, D.886), and the Children's March (D.928), ideal for establishing a common pulse and working on ensemble articulation.
The volume also highlights large forms with the Sonata in B-flat Major (Op. 30, D.617) and the Sonata in C Major (Op. 140, D.812, "Grand Duo"). These sonatas allow for exploring voice balance, managing sound layers, and dialogue between the hands, while developing endurance and musical coherence across several movements.
To vary colors, the book offers character pieces and shared virtuosity: Fantasia in F Minor (Op. 103, D.940), Lebensstürme (Op. 144, D.947), Rondo in A Major (Op. 107, D.951), as well as more dance-like cycles such as the Four Polonaises (Op. 75, D.599) and the Four Ländler (D.814). Variation enthusiasts will also find several major pages, including the Variations in A-flat Major (Op. 35, D.813) and the Andantino Varie (Op. 84, D.823), not to mention a Fugue in E Minor (Op. 152, D.952) to explore contrapuntal writing for two pianists.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Franz Schubert | Genre | classical sheet music |
| Instrumentation | piano four hands | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which Schubert works are included in this piano four-hands collection?
The volume gathers 15 compositions by Franz Schubert, including the Three Military Marches op. 51, D.733 and the Two Characteristic Marches op. 121, D.886. Also featured are the Fantasia in F minor op. 103, D.940 and Lebensstürme op. 144, D.947.
Are the two major Schubert sonatas for piano four hands present?
The Sonata in B-flat major op. 30, D.617 and the Sonata in C major op. 140, D.812, nicknamed "Grand Duo," are included.
Is Dover Schubert Selected Piano Works For Four Hands suitable for duo playing?
The specified instrumentation is piano four hands, with two performers sharing the same keyboard. Marches and dances such as the Four Ländler D.814 allow working on common pulse and ensemble articulation. The sonatas develop the dialogue between parts and voice balance.
Which pieces with variations are included in this score?
The collection includes the Variations in A-flat major op. 35, D.813 as well as the Andantino varié op. 84, D.823. Both are part of the selected works for piano four hands.
Is there a contrapuntal piece in this Schubert selection?
A Fugue in E minor op. 152, D.952 is present, to explore contrapuntal writing with two pianists.
