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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky : The Nutcracker Suite for Two

Duet Arrangements for Intermediate to Late Intermediate Pianists (1 Piano, 4 Hands)

Introduction :

The Nutcracker Suite for Two is a wonderfully charming 48-page collection of piano duets arranged by the highly esteemed Catherine Rollin. Designed for Intermediate / Late Intermediate pianists, this book brings the magic of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday ballet to the piano keyboard in an accessible and engaging 1 Piano, 4 Hands format.

Product Features :

Strongly Recommended: What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a piano duet collaboration? These enjoyable arrangements remain as true to Tchaikovsky's original orchestral score as possible. Rollin has carefully crafted the primo and secondo parts to ensure both pianists share an equally important and engaging role throughout the performance. Additionally, this collection is a National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Festivals 2024-2028 selection.

Performance Tips :

  • Ensemble Balance: Listen closely to your partner. Bring out the primary melody while keeping the accompaniment supportive and well-blended, dynamically shifting prominence as the melody moves between the primo and secondo parts.
  • Orchestral Colors: Tchaikovsky's score is famous for its colorful orchestration. Try to imitate the sparkling celesta in the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy or the crisp woodwinds in the Dance of the Reed Flutes through your varied touch and articulation.
  • Rhythmic Vitality: Maintain a steady, collaborative pulse, especially in energetic, rhythmic pieces like the Russian Dance (Trépak) and the March.
  • Pedaling Coordination: Typically, the secondo player manages the damper pedal. Ensure clear communication and practice the pedaling together so it enhances the lush harmonies (like in the Waltz of the Flowers) without blurring the intricate moving lines.

About the Composer & Arranger :

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893) was a legendary Russian composer whose magnificent ballets, including The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and The Sleeping Beauty, remain absolute cornerstones of the classical repertoire.
Catherine Rollin is a renowned pianist, composer, and educator recognized worldwide for her lyrical, motivating, and highly accessible pedagogical piano arrangements.

Song List :

  • Arab Dance
  • Chinese Dance
  • Dance of the Reed Flutes
  • Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
  • March
  • Miniature Overture
  • Russian Dance (Trépak)
  • Waltz of the Flowers

Product Details :

  • Composer : Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
  • Arranger : Catherine Rollin
  • Publisher : Alfred Music
  • ISBN 10 : 0739015036
  • ISBN 13 : 9780739015032
  • UPC : 038081175713
  • Item Number : 00-16919
  • Level/Grade : Intermediate / Late Intermediate
  • Format : Piano Duet (1 Piano, 4 Hands) Book
  • Page Count : 48

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彼得·伊里奇·柴可夫斯基 : 胡桃鉗組曲 雙鋼琴四手聯彈 (The Nutcracker Suite for Two)

專為中級至晚期中級鋼琴家設計的四手聯彈樂譜 (1台鋼琴，4隻手)

內容簡介 :

《胡桃鉗組曲 雙鋼琴四手聯彈》 是一本長達 48 頁、充滿魅力的鋼琴二重奏曲集，由備受尊崇的 凱瑟琳·羅林 (Catherine Rollin) 精心編曲。這本專為 中級 / 晚期中級 (Intermediate / Late Intermediate) 程度鋼琴家設計的樂譜，以平易近人且引人入勝的四手聯彈形式，將 彼得·伊里奇·柴可夫斯基 深受喜愛的節慶芭蕾舞劇魔力帶到了鋼琴鍵盤上。

產品特點 :

重點推薦： 還有什麼比透過鋼琴四手聯彈的合作來慶祝聖誕佳節更好的方式呢？這些令人愉悅的改編作品盡可能地忠於柴可夫斯基原始的管弦樂總譜。羅林精心設計了第一鋼琴 (Primo) 與第二鋼琴 (Secondo) 聲部，確保兩位演奏者在整場演出中都能分擔同樣重要且充滿樂趣的角色。此外，本曲集也獲選為美國全國音樂俱樂部聯合會 (NFMC) 2024-2028 年度音樂節的指定曲目。

演奏提示 :

  • 重奏平衡： 仔細聆聽您的搭檔。突顯主旋律，同時保持伴奏的支撐性與良好的融合度，並隨著旋律在第一與第二聲部之間的轉移，動態地調整音量的主從關係。
  • 管弦樂色彩： 柴可夫斯基的總譜以豐富的管弦樂色彩聞名。嘗試透過您多變的觸鍵與發音，來模仿《糖梅仙子之舞》中閃爍的鋼片琴，或是《蘆笛之舞》中清脆的木管樂器。
  • 節奏的生命力： 保持穩定且具默契的脈動，特別是在如《俄羅斯之舞 (特雷帕克)》與《進行曲》等充滿活力且節奏感強烈的樂曲中。
  • 踏板的協調： 通常由彈奏第二鋼琴 (Secondo) 的演奏者負責踩踏板。請確保清晰的溝通並一起練習踏板，使其能增添豐滿的和聲（如在《花之圓舞曲》中），而不會使複雜的流動線條變得混濁。

作曲家與編曲家介紹 :

彼得·伊里奇·柴可夫斯基（1840–1893）是俄羅斯傳奇作曲家，他創作的宏偉芭蕾舞劇（包含《胡桃鉗》、《天鵝湖》與《睡美人》）至今仍是古典音樂曲目庫中無可取代的基石。
凱瑟琳·羅林 是一位著名的鋼琴家、作曲家與教育家，以其充滿抒情性、能激發學習動機且平易近人的鋼琴教學改編作品而廣受全球認可。

收錄曲目 :

  • 阿拉伯之舞 (Arab Dance)
  • 中國之舞 (Chinese Dance)
  • 蘆笛之舞 (Dance of the Reed Flutes)
  • 糖梅仙子之舞 (Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy)
  • 進行曲 (March)
  • 小序曲 (Miniature Overture)
  • 俄羅斯之舞 / 特雷帕克 (Russian Dance [Trépak])
  • 花之圓舞曲 (Waltz of the Flowers)

書籍詳細資料 :

  • 作曲 : Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
  • 編曲 : Catherine Rollin
  • 出版社 : Alfred Music
  • ISBN 10 : 0739015036
  • ISBN 13 : 9780739015032
  • UPC : 038081175713
  • 商品編號 : 00-16919
  • 等級/級數 : 中級 / 晚期中級 (Intermediate / Late Intermediate)
  • 裝訂形式 : 鋼琴四手聯彈樂譜書 (Piano Duet Book)
  • 頁數 : 48

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