This arrangement features the controversial "Schwencke measure" (ms. 27) that was originally introduced in 1783 by Christian Friedrich Gottlieb Schwencke. The convenient 1st & 2nd endings provide an option for extended performance. Duration with repeat - 4:50. Score: 7 pages. Solo part: 1 page, piano part: 4 pages. Based on Prelude #1 in C Major from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1. Well suited for church meditations or school programs or recital encores.

Ave Maria
Ave Maria is a Catholic prayer that consequently asks for the mother of Jesus (Mary) to intercede. Charles Gounod composed a famous version of the Ave Maria. He was a French Romantic composer who overlaid a new melody on an existing Bach chord progression. The progression is from Bach?s Prelude No. 1 from Well-Tempered Clavier I. This version, as well as Schubert?s version, have become essential items at weddings, masses, and funerals.

Duet for harp and violin (or other treble clef instrument). Intermediate level for harp and violin. Key of F major. No pedal changes in the harp part. Range for harp: B6-C2. Range for treble clef instrument: G3-D5.

The two instruments exchange between the melody and harmony throughout the piece. Full score as well as separate parts included in purchase.