Duo-pianism : a dissertation
Hans Moldenhauer (Author)
"Duo-Pianism is the first available investigation and representation of two-piano music as an independent ensemble art. The subject material is organized into three sections. History [Book 1] views the development of duo-pianism as reflected in the kaleidoscope of musical evolution. Nature, Applications, and Problems [Book 2] treats of two-piano ensemble as a creative, interpretive, and educational medium. Interspersed with authoritative opinions of duo-pianists, composers, and pedagogues, this portion assumes the significance of a symposium. Literature [Book 3] presents a wealth of analyses, extensive lists of original two-piano compositions, and recorded music for two pianos. Concentrating all available data pertaining to two-piano playing within one single treatise, Duo-Pianism represents a first in musical literature. The work is a textbook for courses in piano ensemble, and provides fruitful reading to every music lover. It will clarify the phenomenon of the present popularity of duo-pianism, besides establishing the rightful place which the art holds in the ranks of instrumental forms by virtue of a time-honored existence."--Dust jacket
Thesis, Dissertation, English, 1951
Chicago Musical College Press, [Chicago], 1951