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Girl with the Hat Box for 3 hands, 1 piano by Freihofner
San Francisco-based composer Phil Freihofner’s arrangement of his wind quartet into a 3-hand piano work is delightful and fun. Anne Ku introduces this programmatic piece that has been tried by pianists in Maui, San Francisco, and Utrecht, Netherlands. Continue reading
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Capriccio for piano, 4 hands by Blessinger
Piano duets often have origins elsewhere. Martin Blessinger’s Capriccio for piano, 4 hands came from the 3rd movement of a violin and viola piece. Listen to an extract recorded by Anne Ku (primo) and Carol Ruiz Gandia (secundo). Continue reading
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Music introduced and shared: One Republic
When music is introduced and shared, something amazing happens. Here is how one listener develops a taste for the music of “One Republic” and a yearning to play it. Continue reading
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Music of Henk Alkema
Henk Alkema was a prolific composer. Not all his music are catalogued on his website though you can hear many mp3 recordings. Continue reading
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Piano duet by Robert Pollock
Maui-based composer Robert Pollock’s “A Little Transition Music, Please” is exciting and engaging to play. Listen to the recording and judge for yourself. Continue reading
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Retrograde by Mari-anne Hof: from trombone quartet to quatre mains
Mari-anne Hof arranged her trombone quartet Retrograde for four hands, one piano duet. It was the first piece that was selected for sight reading at the Piano Soiree in San Francisco in May 2011. Continue reading
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Readability for playability: piano duets by Mark Francis
Readability of the score is necessary for playability. Mark Francis’ “Lights from Across the Lake” is a colourful piece used to demonstrate the two kinds of layouts for piano duets. Continue reading
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Peter Cottontail sheet music piano, guitar, lyrics
Bekkers Piano Guitar Duo’s own arrangement from Gene Autry’s version of Peter Cottontail song is now available. Continue reading
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Quest for music: Peter Cottontail for Easter
How can a pianist get the sheet music to Peter Cottontail song for Easter Sunday lunch concert? Transcribe from video. Continue reading
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Full moon on Maui with lunar eclipse
Full moon on Maui is the title of a piano solo piece composed by Anne Ku after a beautiful sunset in upcountry Maui. The score is available for free. The music can be ordered via CD Baby. Continue reading
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