1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover

A large vintage softcover music book with a teal cover. It features circular portrait engravings of eight classical composers, including Beethoven and Debussy, arranged around the title "Four-Hand Piano Music."
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
A large vintage softcover music book with a teal cover. It features circular portrait engravings of eight classical composers, including Beethoven and Debussy, arranged around the title "Four-Hand Piano Music." 1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover 1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover 1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover 1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover 1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover 1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover 1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
1979 Four-Hand Piano Music by 19th-Century Masters – Edited by Morey Ritt – Dover
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This softcover book features a substantial rectangular silhouette and a matte paper texture, offering a reverent aesthetic for curated libraries.

A grand compendium of Romantic and Impressionist mastery, this 1979 Dover edition gathers the finest four-hand piano duets of the 19th century into a single, durable volume. Edited by Morey Ritt, the collection features seminal works by legends such as Beethoven, Debussy, and Schubert, presented in a clear, oversized format designed for easy reading at the music stand. The striking teal cover, adorned with classic composer portraits, provides a sophisticated, academic presence that bridges the gap between functional sheet music and decorative archival ephemera.

The volume carries the authentic patina of a working musician's library, including a personal inscription on the interior that adds to its unique provenance. At 267 pages, it is a formidable resource for the serious pianist or the "dark academia" enthusiast looking to anchor a study with the heavy, textural weight of classical history. Whether utilized for an evening of collaborative performance or styled as a backdrop for a vintage metronome and brass accents, this book is a resilient and dignified testament to the enduring legacy of the nineteenth-century masters.

This item is vintage, over 45 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.

    • Origin: USA

    • Era: 1970s

    • Material: Heavy Paper

    • Dimensions: 12" H x 9" W

    • Condition: Good (Interior Inscription)

    • Special Feature: Comprehensive duet anthology

    • Note: Dover "Music" series