Demand for piano duet material in the nineteenth century was such that the market expanded to an unparalleled extent. The preparation of an easily playable four-hand piano reduction was of critical importance to a work's dissemination and Robert Schumann, himself a keen duet performer, wrote for the medium with enthusiasm. He arranged his Symphony No. 2 himself, aided by his wife Clara, expending considerable time and effort on the work. The overtures show the variety of arrangers involved, such as his brother-in-law Woldemar Bargiel and the organist Robert Pfretaschner, both of whom Schumann held in the highest regard.

Tracklist:

Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61 (Version For Piano Duet): I. Langsam - Energisch, Lebhaft
Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61 (Version For Piano Duet): II. Scherzo. Sehr Lebhaft
Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61 (Version For Piano Duet): III. Langsam
Symphony No. 2 In C Major, Op. 61 (Version For Piano Duet): IV. Sehr Rasch
Genoveva, Op. 81: Overture (Arr. R. Pfretzschner)
Julius Caesar Overture, Op. 128 (Arr. W. Bargiel)
Konzertstück For 4 Horns & Orchestra, Op. 86 (Arr. For Piano Duet): I. Lebhaft
Konzertstück For 4 Horns & Orchestra, Op. 86 (Arr. For Piano Duet): II. Romanze. Ziemlich Langsam, Doch Nicht Schleppen
Konzertstück For 4 Horns & Orchestra, Op. 86 (Arr. For Piano Duet): III. Sehr Lebhaft

UPC: 747313288076
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.11.17
Format: CD

Schumann / Eckerle Piano Duo - Arrangements for Piano Duet 4 (CD)