The interrelationships between the piano duet and solo piano literature are apparent especially as the great repertoire for piano develops in the romantic era. Through conversation, lecture-recital and master classes, the Barton and Lehrer Duo will show how these interrelationships influence our playing, teaching, and performing. Works spanning from Schubert and Fanny Mendelssohn’s more intimate hausmusik, to Schumann’s character pieces, and Brahms’ extended harmonic palette and use of folk material will be included. Works of Chopin will be studied as a means to illuminating issues of technique, sound production, and style. Participants will be encouraged to bring solo and duet repertoire to include in discussion and master classes that will be conducted in the afternoon. Ena Bronstein Barton heads the Piano Department of the Westminster Conservatory and is a member of the Westminster Choir College Piano faculty. Her international career has included solo and duo concerts, lecture-recitals and master classes. Phyllis Alpert Lehrer is Professor of Piano and directs the graduate piano pedagogy at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. She is recognized internationally as a solo and collaborative pianist, clinician and author. The Barton & Lehrer Duo has been performing regularly throughout the United States since 1984. Appearances have included recitals and master classes at national conferences, summer music festivals, universities, and community music schools.