A craftsman-like and gracefully wrought work in which the middle movement is particularly fine a wistful slow waltz of lovely simplicity which begins and ends with a tranquil dialogue between the two unaccompanied violins. The last movement opens with the only real solo fireworks in the piece - a brilliant chase for the two instruments over steady rhythmic support from the accompanying strings.

In the brilliant demanding Double Concerto two sides of Holst’s character find expression the mystical and reticent balancing the physical and audacious. Audiences gave the piece a mixed reception on its premiere in 1930 butlisteners of today would find in the bitonality and contrapuntal textures a musical language with which they are conversant. The three-movement piece I Scherzo II Lament II Variations on a Ground is arranged here for twoViolins with rehearsal Piano with comments by the composer’s daughter.

Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto Grosso in D minor Op.3 No.11 for two Violins Cello and Strings. Edition for two Violins and Piano. Edited by Klengel.

Bach Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins and Piano. Edited and Fingered by Eduard Herrmann. Suitable for advanced violinists.