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3-Variations, Measure 17

Heard Evgeny Kissin play Dance of the Knights on YouTube. Would like to purchase the version I heard. Purchased two sheet music versions, then discovered that there are many versions on the internet.

Question 1: How do I find/buy the version Evgeny Kissin played? (After some research discovered a YouTube video entitled Op. 75 included this performance. But the sheet music suppliers don't seem to reference Op. 75, etc.

Question 2: Which of the versions in the attached images is the "correct one?"

Question 3: Specifically, which bass clef version in the images is correct and how do I play it? Do I need to use my left hand AND right hand for the notes in the bass clef?

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The MIT version is what Kissin is playing: Prokofiev's arrangement of one of the pieces from his ballet Romeo and Juliet. After composing the ballet, Prokofiev arranged 10 of the pieces for piano ("10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet") and published it as his Op. 75. The Knight's Dance is No. 6 from that collection (i.e., Op. 75, no. 6).

The bracket next to the upper two notes in the left-hand part means to play those with the right hand. (See What does the L-shaped symbol attached to C5 and G4 on the top staff mean?)

A Google search for "Prokofiev 75 6" will give you various editions of Prokofiev's arrangement.

Aaron
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