Joseph Haydn composa 21 trios à cordes pour deux violons et un violoncelle dont trois ont disparu. Rarement donnés en concert ces petits bijoux de la musique de chambre sont pleins de surprises et très plaisants à jouer. Les 18 trios conservés font l?objet de deux recueils élaborés sur la base de l?édition complète des ?uvres de Haydn également parue aux éditions Henle. Le premier volume contient les trios Hob. V:1?8 et 10?13. La préface de cette édition Urtext donne des informations utiles sur la genèse des trios. Y figurent également de nombreuses indications d?exécution en particulier des ornements.

Following the first two volumes of Haydn’s String Trios in a study score (HN 9424 and 9425) we are now publishing the third and final one. Although Haydn is said to have composed about 60string trios most of them must be discounted for source-critical and stylistic reasons. The eighteen trios which definitely lay claim to authenticity were published in volumes 1 and 2. The third volume contains eight triosattributed to Haydn although his authorship cannot be proven. In addition to the Urtext edition (HN 628) these charming works are now also available in a handy score format. The musical text is that of the HaydnComplete Edition and it has been complemented by a new and informative preface by the Haydn scholar Sonja Gerlach.

Concertini for Piano (Harpsichord)-For 2 Violins Cello and Piano. Henle Urtext edition.

1. Violin 2. Violin (Viola) Violoncello-The Sassmannshaus ?Early Start? string methods cultivate playing together as early as possible initially in duets. However playing in larger mixed ensembles is also encouraged and this tried-and-trusted edition for strings provides the perfect start for this.The first songs can all be performed in canon; each piece is notated in violin viola and bass clef so that all three string instruments can play together in any number and combination. The collection then continues with through-composed pieces by such composers as Johann Valentin Rathgeber and Johann Joseph Fux. Here the middle part may optionally be performed by a viola or second violin.Firststeps in string ensemble playingFor violin viola and cello or for two violins and celloIncludes many canons

Here is fresh material for young string ensembles presented by George Speckert who is a master arranger for amateur orchestras. Each of these 27 relatively short character pieces evokes a unique mood in its very title: Brisk Sad Sunset and many more. When heard in succession the scenes sometimes unfold in the listeners’ minds like in a movie. The collection is perfect for creating short suites with an ad libitum number of movements and thus is ideal for school recitals family celebrations or street busking. These miniatures can also be used to musically accompany literary readings or as soundtracks for video sequences. The second violin part may also be playedby a viola. score with 4 parts (violin I II viola cello) Separate viola part included as a substitute for the second violin 27 short pieces to be combined ad libitum Ideal for recitals

A suite of 13 pieces composed and arranged specially for the young String Trio by Sheila M. Nelson. The melodies range in difficulty from the elementary to the slightly more challenging with one or two notes out of first position. All material for Violin 2 is also suitable for the Viola.The pieces themselves cover a variety of styles from a charming Divertimento to a Mozart Minuet And Trio providing a choice of pieces whatever the performance or occasion.