On Christmas Eve 1950, the Italian Radio broadcast a radio play based on Adalbert Stifter's novella Rock Crystal. The music was written by Nino Rota, the translation was made by Gabriella Benci and Ippolito Pizzetti (the son of the composer Ildebrando Pizzetti, one of Rota's teachers). Here, too, the duo carefully edited the existing piano version. With these two pieces, the piano duet repertoire has taken on a whole new colour, and both performers and listeners can plunge into the atmosphere of Rota's film musics.

The 'Old Viennese Dance Tunes', originally composed for violin and piano, are published in an arrangement for piano duet for the first time. It is thanks to the Viennese charm of this music that the pieces have become well-known all over the world. The three-four time typical of Vienna requires a certain, yet hardly noticeable liberty of tempo interpretation without metronomic constraints.

The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade advanced).

German * English.

In the successful Best of Piano Classics series, two more collections of original works and arrangements are published, now for piano four hands, for double the joy of playing the instrument: Best of Piano Duets 1 contains 20 original duets, including the popular Waltz and Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms or the Military March by Schubert. Best of Piano Duets 2 contains 20 arrangements for discerning lovers of classical masterpieces, including the famous Canon by Pachelbel, "Das klinget so herrlich" from Mozart's Magic Flute or Morning Mood by Grieg. Completed with fingerings, tempo suggestions and pedal indications and published in a modern and reader-friendly layout, these great-sounding original pieces and arrangements, selected for advanced players, are recommended not only for lessons but also for any amateur musician who loves to play the piano

German * English.

In the successful Best of Piano Classics series, two more collections of original works and arrangements are published, now for piano four hands, for double the joy of playing the instrument: Best of Piano Duets 1 contains 20 original duets, including the popular Waltz and Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms or the Military March by Schubert. Best of Piano Duets 2 contains 20 arrangements for discerning lovers of classical masterpieces, including the famous Canon by Pachelbel, "Das klinget so herrlich" from Mozart's Magic Flute or Morning Mood by Grieg. Completed with fingerings, tempo suggestions and pedal indications and published in a modern and reader-friendly layout, these great-sounding original pieces and arrangements, selected for advanced players, are recommended not only for lessons but also for any amateur musician who loves to play the piano.

"2018 HOLIDAY CONTEST ENTRY" Hallelujah as a duet for 4 hands. The perfect song for the holidays. A favorite of mine and my piano students. intermediate to advanced level.

From the makers of Angry Birds is the Theme Song for their first spin-off "Bad Piggies".
The arrangement is listed as advanced/intermediate due to the speed/tempo of the piece. If you are familiar with the Theme song then you know it goes ridiculously fast. Feel free to bring it down to the speed that both players are comfortable, a slower speed does not decrease the charm of this piece. The audio clip is at the fastest tempo - so you can hear more of the clip in 30 seconds.

Jingle Bells duet for one piano, four hands. It has a jazzy/big band feel to it. Appropriate for late intermediate/advanced pianists.
Video: https://youtu.be/Hgpo7LFpuk8

Nino Rota is known primarily for his film scores such as Godfather, La dolce vita, Il Gattopardo, etc.


As well as instrumental concertos, Rota also wrote Concerto per orchestra (also under the titles of Concerto in Fa and Concerto Festivo).
Rota's own arrangement for piano duet, simply entitled Concerto, formed the basis of this edition, edited by Duo Pianistico di Firenze (Sara Bartolucci and Rodolfo Alessandrini) which is both practical and true to the original manuscript.

This is my arrangement of Mozart's Sonata for 2 Pianos in D, K. 448, complete 3 movements, for 1 piano, 4 hands. Since it isn't so easy finding a hall or any place where there are 2 pianos laying around I decided to make my own arrangement of this marvelous composition for 1 piano, four hands. I tried to be faithful to the original music as much as possible. Each of the movements are also available separately as well. Enjoy.

The score on the Youtube video may look strange but when you purchase the score they are very professional looking and does not look like the score on the video.
https://youtu.be/8B5cibc92-0

2018 New ArrangeMe Song Contest Entry

This arrangement of classic Danny Elfman is for piano duet. It can be played in piano 4-hands format or on two pianos. Performance time is between 2 and 3 minutes in length. This arrangement is suitable for upper level intermediate to advanced pianists. The primo part in particular is a more challenging part. Both performers will have opportunities to perform the melody and accompanimental figures. Hand crossing between players is a unique feature employed in the middle section. The PDF includes a score as well as primo and secondo parts. Parts align so that each page begins on the same measure to facilitate page turns.

Angels We Have Heard on High is Michael Ware's exuberant Four Hand Piano arrangement of the well known French carol. Complete with an antiphonal introduction and a captivating use of mixed meter, this setting is sure to please at any celebration of the season.

Fum, Fum, Fum with Pat-a-Pan is Michael Ware's 4 Hand Piano arrangement of the famous Catalan and French Christmas carols. Sure to delight the audience or congregation, this mesmerizing setting is bound to become a holiday favorite. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MakzQlfcVt4&index=17&list=UUOdpHXmHg4DNcOmBfIQPeCw
2017 Holiday Contest Entry