SKU: A0.966758

This advanced duet is primarily inspired by the carol He Is Born, but also contains many references to Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabelle. Both melodies are explored in several minor modes before He Is Born is finally presented in its familiar, major tonality.

Careful pedaling is essential to keep the running lines clear and to allow staccato articulations to pop against legato melody lines. The melodies move through several ranges of the keyboard and across both players, requiring the musicians to be aware of balance within their own parts and across the instrument.

The PDF file is formatted to be printed double-sided. Once printed and bound, odd numbered pages (including the cover page) should be on the right (where the primo player sits), and even numbered pages should be on the left (where the secondo player sits). Alternatively, if two pianos are being used, the file can be printed single-sided and the parts separated out; the primo player will have the odd numbered pages, and the secondo player will have the even numbered pages.