The 'Romanian Folk Dances' undoubtedly rank amongst Bartók's most popular compositions. The earliest version is scored for piano (1915) and was published by Universal Edition in 1918. The composer himself orchestrated this version in 1917. Several other chamber music arrangements (for example Zoltán Székely's version for violin and piano) were not by Bartók although he authorised them. The musical material derives from Bartók's collections of folk music which date right back to 1904 when he wrote down a melody sung by a Hungarian peasant girl. In the course of extensive travels throughout Eastern Europe Bartókcompiled an enormous collection of folk tunes (by 1918 his collection comprised no fewer than 2700 Hungarian 3500 Romanian and 3000 Slovak dances and songs) which would in all probability have been lost had Bartók not written them down. As it was some of them found their way into his compositions. In 1908 Bartók jotted down dance tunes in Transsylvania. They are the source of the 'Romanian Folk Dances'.

In this timeless new collection Hywel Davies presents eleven fresh arrangements of traditional British folk tunes as well as seven complementary folk-inspired compositions of his own. Arranged in order of difficulty the pieces in this album are suitable for beginner to intermediate violinists. The CD contains complete recordings of the pieces as well as complete accompanying parts which have also been recorded in a slower version for rehearsal purposes.

with marked and unmarked string part-Just like many other violin virtuosos of the 19th century Pablo de Sarasate also composed a series of pieces for violin and piano (or orchestra) for his own concert use. Highly virtuosic salon pieces with echoes of national folkmusic traditions from all over Europe are at the centre. Sarasate published his eight Spanish dances in four books between 1878 and 1882. They alternate between fiery passion and a yearning expressiveness and are undoubtedlyamong his most successful compositions. In masterly fashion Sarasate here mixes up Spanish folk tunes with arrangements of popular compositions of the time. As in the case of the Henle Urtext edition of Sarasate???s Zigeunerweisen(HN 573) a violin wizard of our own time is responsible for the fingerings and bowings: Ingolf Turban.

This innovative piece was completed in 1934 as part of the music for the film Night of St. Petersburg and features lyrical almost folk-like violin melodies. Dmitri Kabalevsky was one of the most important of 20th Century Russian composers and his skill demonstrated by the simple folk-like melodies and traditional musical forms at work here. Improvisation Op.21 No.1 is a stunning chamber work for Violin and Piano that will become a popular and exciting part of your repertoire.

Easy pieces in popular styles such as jazz, blues, rock 'n' roll and reggae. This collection contains all the pieces formerly contained in Microjazz for Violin, plus brand new pieces too. The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade 4). Content : Hendon Blues Face in the Crowd Fly Away A Dramatic Episode Becalmed Pineapple Bounce A Spiritual Rustic Dance Snow Dance Folk Bounce Swan Song Wind Up Seascape Welcome Home Slogging it Out Gentle Ride Out West A Jolly Time Up and Away

Highlights from Still More Tunes for My Violin and Playing Together-The Essential Murray And Tate contains highlights from the popular Violin works Still More Tunes For My Violin and Playing Together. It contains an attractive selection of eighteen pieces in the first position including many popular folk tunes. It has been compiled edited and arranged for Violin and Piano by the pedagogue Eleanor Murray and composer Phyllis Tate.

The Boosey and Hawkes Bartók Edition showcases brand new stylish arrangements of highlights from the leading twentieth century composer for developing musicians to learn and enjoy.Bartók for Violin features selected highlights from Bartók's most popular pedagogical repertoire including For Children, Mikrokosmos, Romanian Folk Dances, Romanian Christmas Carols and others, arranged for violin with piano accompaniment by Hywel Davies. An accompanying audio CD features demonstration and backing tracks. / Violon Et Piano

Born into a family that had lived in Florence since the expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492 Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968) entertained only a distant relationship with the music he heard at synagogue: a Renaissance church held more appeal for the Florentine artist than the Oriental décor of his forefathers’ place of worship. It was only when he discovered Schelemo a rhapsody for cello and orchestra written in 1916 by Ernest Bloch that he began to understand what “Jewish music” could be. It would take until the death of his maternal grandfather and the discovery of a collection of prayers set to music among his papers for the youngCastelnuovo-Tedesco to begin to explore Jewish music. In 1928 two years after publishing the Dances of King David he wrote this Vocalise-Étude for medium voice and piano at the request of vocal teacher Amédée-Landély Hettich who wanted to include it in the Répertoire moderne de Vocalises-Études published by Leduc. The piece became so popular that it led to several adaptations and the composer asked his close friend Gioacchino Maglioni (1891-1966) to transcribe it for violin and piano. Divided into three sections the work opens with a poignant lamento that grieves the tragic fate of the Jewish people. Countering what he felt to be a tendency of Jewish music to transform into a “Wailing Wall” Castelnuovo-Tedesco follows the lamento with a folk dance whose brisk “lively and stubborn” movement has great panache. The third section returns to the initial poignant theme before briefly reiterating the dance motif allowing the piece to conclude on a hopeful note.

First solo pieces for violin. 1st book in the series for violin and piano (schott edition)D. Gabrieli: Ploughman's SongJ. Brahms: Folk SongJ. Brahms: The HunterA.T. Gretchaninoff: Morning StrollA.T. Gretchaninoff: The JesterE. Humperdinck: Sleep SongJ.A. Hasse: Bourée and MenuetE. Grieg: Watchman's SongE. MacDowell: To a Wild RoseF. Schubert: AndanteF. Schubert: WaltzJ. Danbé: Minuet in DF. Schubert: Country DanceF. Schubert: Minuet and Trio (Symphonie No.5)L.v. Beethoven: Menuetto and TrioJ.P. Kirnberger: CarillonG.P. Telemann: Andante and AllegroW.A.Mozart: Minuet and Trio

Fifteen entertaining and inventive pieces for Violin and Piano based on well-known American folk tunes Christmas carols and nursery rhymes. The pieces are designed for intermediate to advanced-level players from the creator of Microjazz. Includes playalong CD featuring backing tracks and performances and pull-out Piano accompaniment.

Over the years many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 5 pieces including Pleyel’s Sonatina in B flat Fauré’s Sicilienne and Wedgwood’s Survivor.Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O’Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and pastTrinity and ABRSM syllabuses.Jessica O’Leary has a successful career as a teacher professional violinist ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and has performed with Madonna Led Zeppelin the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul’s Girls’ School Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Sheet Music Edition. Par DAVIES PETER MAXWELL. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies is universally acknowledged as one of the foremost composers of our time and as he reaches his 75th birthday in 2009 he remains prolific. The sonata for violin and piano was written for the virtuoso violinist, Ilya Gringolts and first performed at the St Magnus Festival in Orkney in 2008. The work is principally concerned with Italian architecture and the music takes both performers and audience across an imaginary walkway over Rome as proposed by the architect Giuseppe Rebecchini. Starting at the 17th Century Chiesa Nuova the exceptional journey passes Renaissance churches, exhibition spaces, the river Tiber, glass façades, sculptures and even a prison where a Lazio folk tune can be heard echoing from behind the walls. The journey ends 15 minutes later at Gianicolo, an area where one can take in breathtaking views over the whole city./ Répertoire / Violon et Piano