Three Pieces for Piano Duet, op. 12

The works of Carl Goldmark (1830 -1915) are undeservedly neglected nowadays by concert organizers, not only his most famous opera The Queen of Sheba and a number of his orchestral works but also his chamber and piano works and his songs are almost completely unknown. Thus these three pieces for piano four hands come as a virtual novelty: only one (old) edition of them exists, the composer?s manuscript is kept in the Széchényi Library, Budapest. These moderately difficult, effective concert pieces can be successfully performed by the most advanced music school students.