Sostenuto – seven duets (for three or four hands)

 

This set of seven duets was written for an adult pupil. The first duet part is a single line of music only (written on two staves) split between the hands. This means the player who is likely not experienced at playing duets and is still in the early stages of learning, can experience playing a piece with another more advanced player, friend or teacher. The more complex lower part also gives rise to a more musically satisfying experience for someone who is generally only playing quite simple pieces. The single line part can be split at the player’s discretion, or played with one hand.The experience for my pupil was very rewarding. One of them was played in a concert by myself and the pupil.

 

Some of the movements are haunting, expressive and slow, others a lot more dramatic.

 

They can, of course, be enjoyed by anyone, and may be useful for those with temporary or permanent injuries, where only one hand will not, in this case, prevent them from still enjoying duets. They would also make nice concert pieces, and with almost no alteration, they can also be played as solos and I have recorded many of them as solo pieces for my Spotify album Tranquility.

 

Permission to print two copies: one for each performer.

 

Prices:

Score £6.00

mp3s 50p each

 

 

Look inside:

 

 

 

Listen here:

 

1 Sostenuto Tendrement

 

2 Sostenuto Melodique

3 Sostenuto Semplice

 

4 Sostenuto Melancholie

 

5 Sostenuto Appassionata

 

6 Sostenuto Sentimento Nostaigico

 

7 Sostenuto Appassione con Fuoco