2 Pianos, 4 Hands -
intermediate to advanced
SKU: HL.49033177
For 2 Pianos, 4
Hands. Composed by
Peteris Vasks. This
edition: Saddle
stitching. Sheet music.
Edition Schott.
Classical. Composed 1977.
42 pages. Duration 5'.
Schott Music #ED 9578.
Published by Schott Music
(HL.49033177).
ISBN
9790001134385. UPC:
073999928334.
9.0x12.0x0.136
inches.
The two
pianos introduce the bass
motif one after another.
Every new entry brings an
increase in tempo. Only
when they play together,
though, is the real
'Vivace unleashed. From
then on, it is only in
the 'largamente' sections
and a lyrical middle
section (cantabile) that
the racing bass figure
pauses for a while. The
motif weaves its way
through the course of the
'Toccata' like a
'perpetuum mobile',
bringing ever more
complex layering to the
structure of the
movement. The Latvian
composer Peteris Vasks
has described himself as
a 'musician from the
periphery' on account of
his geographical and
cultural background. His
music full of emotional
rigour continues to bring
him towards the centre of
contemporary composition,
as is evident in his
instrumental chamber
works.