Gustav Holst's "The planets" is one of the most famous orchestral suites. Much less known is that the work premiered in a version for two pianos. Holst always had two pianists play his newly composed works and they also helped him write orchestrations. Holst often had nerve infections in his right arm, which made playing the piano and writing difficult for him. The orchestral version was ready in
… 1918. There is also a version for piano duet of the "Serenade op.20" for string orchestra by Edward Elgar. Both versions appeared in 1893. Anthony Goldtsone and Caroline Clemmow recorded both works. You can also listen to: "Prelude & fugue" for two pianos by Frank Bury, "Miniature suite for piano duet" by Edgar Bainton and "Elegy" (from:more
