The 8th volume of Kurtág's outstanding piano miniatures includes 16 of his personal musical notes, messages composed between 1982 and 2005. Just as in the case of the earlier volumes Kurtág dedicates most of these pieces to members of his artistic and intellectual circle of friends, although some of them are homages. Contenu: 1. Flower we are ... (embracing sounds) 2. One more voice from far away 3. Responsorium (Pilinszky: Egy hófehér kar) 4. Hommage a J. S. B. 5. Dirge 6. Study to Pilinszky's 'Hölderlin' (position exercise) 7. Beating - Quarrelling 8. A quiet farewell to Endre Székely 9. Pilinszky János: Waltz - for two pianos 10. Faltering 11. Flowers we are ... for Miyako 12. Flowers we are ... (alio modo) for Miyako 13. In memoriam Sebők György 14. ... tot ziens Jan ... 15. ... a solemn air ... 16. Flowers we are ... - for piano, upright piano and percussion

/ Tenor Solo, Choeur Mixte (SATB), Choeur De Femmes (SA), 4 Voix De Garçons, Orchestre A Cordes, Piano (4 mains) Et Percussions

Par SAY FAZIL. This effective encore piece was written for the piano duo Lucas & Arthur Jussen. Virtuoso scales and percussive inside-piano effects put the gloomy and aggressive tonal world of the piano to the extreme for a romantic spooky scene in the night. / Niveau : Avancé / Répertoire / Piano 4 Mains

Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe are perhaps the most thrilling young duo performing today, offering adrenalized classical concerts that are revolutionizing the piano duo experience for the 21st century. Described as 'Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers transposed from the dance floor to the keyboard' (The Southampton Press) and 'the intense synchronization of genius' (ThirdCoast Digest), Greg and Liz bring their joyous camaraderie and refined artistry to the concert stage, dazzling audiences around the world as a four-hand and two-piano team. The Anderson and Roe Duos and Duets series features inspiring arrangements as performed by the duo---from settings of treasured opera melodies to medleys of popular movie music. The pieces are edited with fingering and other directions that facilitate rehearsal and performance, making them accessible for advancing students as well as for concert performers.Sleigh Ride: A Holiday Excursion offers an audience-pleasing rendition of Leroy Anderson's timeless classic. The opening of this arrangement presents the iconic main theme with playful staccato notes interrupted by flashes of sparkling passagework. As the excitement builds, the players exchange jiving rhythms, percussive chords, and dazzling glissandos. Just when the sleigh ride is about to end, a few musical surprises bring this lively duo to a whimsical conclusion, making the arrangement a perfect choice for a finale or encore to a holiday recital. / Piano Duo