Question about Dohnanyi's Nursery Theme Variations, op.25

[asdf]

I notice that in the Stefan von Hodula arrangement, the introduction (which in the original is for the orchestra only) is arranged for two pianos. Are there any other similar changes to the piece (such as other sections arranged to be played by two pianos, instead of only one)? Can the arrangement be used to learn the piece, or should the full score be used?

[jossuk]

I have this edition of the Dohnanyi. The places where both pianos share the original orchestra music are marked "tutti". (This was done to allow a fuller exposition of the large orchestration in those places where the solo piano part is idle).The Pianoforte I part becomes the original solo piano part when it is marked "solo". (That would be most of the time).
Both pianos are "tutti" from the beginning of the piece (pg. 2) until the statement of the theme (pg. 8). From there until the bottom of pg. 35 (end of Variation 8), the upper piano part remains the original solo part. Variation 9 (pg. 36) begins with both pianos "tutti" until pg. 37, 3rd system, where the upper piano part becomes "solo" again. The last "tutti" occurs on pg. 52, and continues until the bottom of pg. 53, where the "solo" part returns. From there to the end of the piece, Piano 1 remains the original solo part.

Bottom line: you can easily use this edition to learn the original solo piano part.

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[asdf]

Thank you!

[Choralia]

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[jossuk]

Thank you for the tip; the 8 was indeed the culprit.

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