2 Duos

Charles-Marie WidorOp.30

RomanticSpecialistinvention~6 min
H7
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9

About this piece

Widor's "2 Duos" Op.30 are contrapuntal miniatures that demand precise execution and clear articulation from the pianist. These works explore intricate melodic interplay and harmonic richness.

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Teacher notes

Pay close attention to disentangling the independent melodic lines and maintaining rhythmic clarity.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencevoicinglayered-texture

Mood

intellectualdramaticpowerful

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Duos (Op.30) by Charles-Marie Widor?

2 Duos (Op.30) is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 2 Duos?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 2 Duos?

A typical performance of 2 Duos (Op.30) lasts about 6 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Duos?

2 Duos (Op.30) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.