Durand Dukas P. - L'apprenti Sorcier - 2 Pianos
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Writing for duo: transcription designed for two pianos, ideal for developing listening skills and balance between partners.
- Brilliant character: a scherzo with a lively and contrasting style, perfect for energizing a concert program.
- Inspiring literary source: piece based on a ballad by Goethe, featuring a narrative and expressive atmosphere.
- Authentic transcription: adaptation made by the author to respect the musical intention and coherence of the writing.
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Summary of This Score
Scherzo after a ballad by Goethe offers a repertoire page conceived as a scherzo, that is to say a short, animated, and spirited piece, inspired by the imagery of a Goethe ballad. The transcription for two pianos highlights rhythmic relief, call-and-response exchanges between the keyboards, and the richness of colors, while providing a clear reading of the musical material.
Thanks to the "two pianos" formation, this score allows the development of true duo complicity: precision of attacks, shared breathing, management of sound layers, and coordination of character changes. Dialog passages alternate with denser moments where the two instruments complement each other, creating a breadth close to an orchestral ensemble, while maintaining the clarity inherent to the piano.
This edition is suitable both for classroom work (duo, sight-reading for two, rhythmic setup) and for the stage, especially for auditions or concerts highlighting the repertoire for two pianos and transcription music. A score that is both stimulating and expressive, centered on the liveliness of the scherzo and the narration suggested by the reference to Goethe.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Arranger | the author | Instrumentation | 2 pianos (2 pianoforti) |
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Questions frequently asked
Does this sheet music require two pianos?
The indicated instrumentation is for two pianos, or 2 pianoforti. The parts rely on dialogues between the two keyboards and on passages with denser texture.
What is the literary source of Paul Dukas’ The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The piece is presented as a scherzo based on a ballad by Goethe.
Who made the arrangement for 2 pianos?
The arrangement is attributed to the author. This edition therefore offers Paul Dukas’ transcription for the two-piano formation.
Can this edition be used for duo work in class?
The formation for two pianos allows working on attack coordination. Sight-reading with two players and rhythmic setup are among the mentioned applications. Sound layering can also be addressed thanks to the writing in dialogue form.
What musical style is offered in this sheet music?
The indicated musical genre is classical. The scherzo writing emphasizes lively music and changes of character.
