A Spaniard for Elise. 12 Sophisticated Pieces for Piano Duet for Children, Youths and Adults

Michael Proksch (1958): Ein Spanien für Elise = Un español para Elisa. 12 piezas sofisticadas para piano cuatro manos, para niños, jóvenes y adultos.

Here comes Michael Proksch's "A Spaniard for Elise," a collection of twelve exquisite pieces that are an irresistible treat for lovers of four-hand playing. You'll feel blissful "In Seventh Heaven" and full of joie de vivre on Paris's Pont-Neuf in "Seine Scene." You can join "Erik Satie, Surprised by the Fresh Country Air" and engage in a temperamental dialogue of styles in "A Spaniard for Elise." Enhancing the pedagogical value of this singular collection are comments on how to play the pieces, as well as a CD which can not only be listened to and enjoyed, but also used as a play-along version, as it carries individual tracks for the primo and secondo parts.

Notes:
To music and notes sample No. 5 High Spirits
Primo: Staccati with a dynamic, forward drive produced with a nimbly reacting wrist and calm arm. Strongly accentuate the first note at legato slurs. The appoggiaturas can be initially left out. mm. 1-8: Right hand plays alone; mm. 9-16 divided between l.h. and r.h.
Secondo: four-measure-long accompaniment pattern (can also be used as a basis for original melodies!). The fourth beats are stressed through slurred eighths.

CONTENIDO:

First Advances
Birthdayparty
On the Ocean Floor
In Seventh Heaven
High Spirits
Seine Scene (Pont Neuf)
Erik Satie, surprised by the fresh Country Air
Gat-Time
Lesor
Breaking Coconuts
Tango Sambo
A Spaniard for Elise