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In 1892 Josef Suk (1874-1935) a mere 18 years of age contributed his piece Melody to a collection of simple works for Violin (for two three or four Violins and for Violin with Piano accompaniment) called The Young Violinist published by the Prague-based firm Jos. R. Vilimek (several books issued per year).This short charming and technically undemanding piece for young violinists which is possibly more familiar to Czech audiences in arrangements for other combinations of instruments (Violin and Piano or solo Piano) was published once again in its original version for two Violins to mark the 70th anniversary of Suk's death(2005).The whereabouts of the autograph of this work is unknown; the editor of the new edition Zdenek Nouza based his revisions on the original carefully prepared edition from 1892. The bowings are Suk's own (he was an excellent violinist) but no fingerings have been added since the piece can be played by violinists of varying technical proficiency; first position alone would suffice however a fuller richer sound would be gained with greater mastery of the instrument.

This volume contains a selection of the most appealing classical melodies for two violins. The parts make the most of the lower range of the violin and the player is not expected to read too many ledger lines for high notes.From the contentsMelody from ?La Traviata? (G. Verdi) Tales from the Vienna woods (J. Strauss) Polonaise (F. Chopin) Overture and Aria from ?The Magic Flute? (W. A. Mozart) Melody from the Ballet ?Swan Lake? (P. I. Tschaikowsky) In the Hall of the Mountain King (E. Grieg) Serenade (J. Haydn) Menuet (L. Boccherini) Halleluja Chorus from the ?Messiah? (G. F. Handel) Autumn (A. Vivaldi)The authorBorn in Belarus VladimirBodunov (1981) is an arranger composer and artist. He plays the violin piano and singing saw.

Vladimir Bodunov’s challenging duet arrangements make it possible to achieve a rich orchestral-like sound with only two instruments. He has taken great care to make the instruments equal in importance; the solo and accompaniment roles constantly alternate.These six classical pieces enable (prospective) music students advanced or professional musicians to give impressive recitals and auditions or to leave a lasting impression at parties and celebrations.Score and two parts.Impressive show pieces for many occasions.Both instruments of equal standing.Perfect for auditions recitals parties and celebrations.

This collection contains many well-known pieces from the Anglo-American world which are catchy and of a dance-like quality.Some melodies are lively some dreamy but all are easy on the ear. Both violinists are of equal importance and the melody moves frequently from one player to another.When the player takes on the accompanying role he occasionally has to substitute the Guitar and must play arpeggios and easy double stops. The melody part contains embellishments typical of the style.