Dramatic and lyrical by turns this work displays Rachmaninov's keyboard characteristics: intense Russian flavor rich and bold sonorities compelling rhythmic drive and brilliant virtuosity. Rachmaninov shows here a very fine grasp of the medium of two pianos his haunting sense of melody and his richly harmonic and rhythmic foundation. Altogether it ranks as a very important contribution to two-piano literature. Arranged for 2 Pianos 4 Hands this edition includes two complete copies of the work.

Arrangement for four hands at two pianos by John Kirkpatrick-2 Pianos 4 Hands. Copland A

Klavierauszug für zwei Klaviere durch den Komponisten-2 Pianos 4 Hands. Prokofiev S.

Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.2 accurately and beautifully arranged for 2 Pianos. Composed in 1957 the premiere was given on 10th May in the Great Hall of Moscow Conservatoire conducted by Nikolai Ansonov. The piece is dedicated to and was first played by Dmitri's son Maxim Shostakovich.    This is an abridged version for two Pianos.