Samuel Dushkin (1891-1976), advisor, duo partner and friend of Igor Stravinsky, wrote several transcriptions for his instrument, the violin, of then well-known and popular melodies from works by Stravinsky, of course, but also by other composers such as Bizet, Rachmaninov, Alb�.niz and Wieniawski.

The present collection is a compilation of arrangements by well-known and unknown composers: Exotically tinged melodies by Paul Kirman, R. Felber or Alexander Sasonoff are juxtaposed to a beguiling waltz by Max Reger, tone paintings in Mussorgsky's 'Ripples', George Gershwin's jazzy 'Short Story' and many others. The collection is not complete without a movement from Stravinsky's 'L'Oiseau de feu' and a tango .- spectacular music for the violin.

The pop classic 'Hallelujah' by Leonard Cohen arranged for violin and piano. Written in 6/8 times. Verse and chorus repeated three times, each time differently. Duration: 00:03:15. Intermediate level, suitable for students as well as for performers.

The arrangement underlines all the different facets of the song, both verse and chorus being interpreted in various ways. Instead of the violin playing the melody and the piano accompanying throughout the whole piece, the melody switches between the two instruments and is complemented by a second voice in places.

For violin solo and piano accompaniment with chords.
Key: G major
Duration: 0'43