The Historical Context and Interpretation of Creations Dedicated to the Piano duo for Four Hands
The Historical Context and Interpretation of Creations Dedicated to the Piano duo for Four Hands

Summary/Abstract: Throughout history, a variety of factors have influenced the development of the four-hand piano duet as a genre. From the advent of keyboard instruments in the fourteenth century, to its transformation into a major genre in the works of nineteenth-century composers, to its current resurgence as a performance genre, its progression encompasses many musicians and their works. This overview of the historical context of the piano duet for two performers on a single keyboard will highlight the literature, social trends, and performer opinions that represent its development as a genre and its relationship to the piano duet for two performers on separate keyboards.

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