The Nutcracker Suite For Two

A charming tale of a young girl and her beloved nutcracker…what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a piano duet collaboration of great accessible arrangements from The Nutcracker Ballet. Ideal for intermediate to late intermediate pianists, these enjoyable duets are as true to Tchaikovsky's orchestral score as possible, giving each pianist an equally important part wherever feasible. From the first notes of the lively Miniature Overture to the climactic close of Waltz of the Flowers, duet partners and their audiences will enjoy the colorful images conjured by this enduring masterpiece.

A charming tale of a young girl and her beloved nutcracker . . . what better way to celebrate the holiday season than with a piano duet collaboration of great accessible arrangements from The Nutcracker Ballet. Ideal for intermediate to late intermediate pianists, these enjoyable duets are as true to Tchaikovsky's orchestral score as possible, giving each pianist an equally important part wherever feasible. From the first notes of the lively Miniature Overture to the climactic close of Waltz of the Flowers, duet partners and their audiences will enjoy the colorful images conjured by this enduring masterpiece.

This volume includes some of the most favorite selections from the ballet, including "Russian Dance," "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" and "Waltz of the Flowers." The story of "The Nutcracker" is provided to help players musically recreate scenes from this classic ballet. Bound to be popular with almost any student!

This volume includes some of the most favorite selections from the ballet, including "Russian Dance," "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy" and "Waltz of the Flowers." The story of "The Nutcracker" is provided to help players musically recreate scenes from this classic ballet. Bound to be popular with almost any student!

This easy-to-play edition features Tchaikovsky's entire original suite; two extended arrangements, March and Russian Dance; plus five selections from the ballet that the composer omitted from the suite.

Study a classic this holiday season! Multiple narrators (speaking in rhyming verse) tell the story of little Clara's dreamlike Christmas adventure to the Nutcracker's magical land. Whether performed in concert program style or with full staging, teachers will take suite" delight in teaching Tchaikovsky's original music in simple vocal arrangements with clever, plot-progressing lyrics. A true holiday tradition brought to life to share with your students and audiences alike. * Recommended for grades two through six. * Performance time: approximately 20 minutes. * Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Notes included."

Each volume includes eight movements chosen and arranged for piano solo or 1 piano/4 hands by Tchaikovsky himself in 1891, adapted from his orchestral ballet. To assist pianists in creating a memorable performance, editorial notes are offered by Dr. Hinson and the story of The Nutcracker is provided as an introduction.