Documents the literature for multiple pianos--hugely popular in the 19th century and starting to regain popularity now. Until the early 20th century when recordings began to proliferate, transcriptions and arrangements of symphonic and chamber music were issued for pianists to familiarize themselves with rarely heard music. When the transcription tide receded, original works for multiple pianos attracted a number of important 20th-century composers. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR