COMPOSER'S NOTESThe music of these violin duos has been influenced by the centuries-long flow of traditional music from the British Isles to North America and back again. The compositions are dedicated toseveral people who are keeping that transatlantic musical flow in motion today.Sleep Sound Ida Mornin'Sleep Sound ida Mornin' is a very short duo for two violins based on a traditionaltune which I first heard in the Orkney Islands although played there on the banjo by a native of Kansas. My extended version with a slow introduction was first played in Boston on 29th January 1995 by Lesley Chen and NathanSchmidt members of the New England Conservatory's Preparatory Division during their annual weekend festival of contemporary music. This very remarkable and encouraging event was devised and organised by Rodney Lister to whomthis piece is dedicated.Duration c. 2 minutes.Atlantic DriftAn earlier even shorter version of Atlantic Drift written for violin and piano was first performed by PeterSheppard Skaerved and Aaron Schorr at the Royal Academy of Music London on 9th May 2006 in a concert to celebrate the 70th birthday of the American composer and transatlantic communicator Elliott Schwartz. The melody isoriginal though clearly influenced by the music and perpetual tides of the Hebrides. Duration c. 3 minutes.Rain and Mist are on the Mountain I'd Better Buy SomeShoesThis four-movement duo for two violins is based on a fragment of a Gaelic folk song from Barra in the Western Isles of Scotland. The title suggests that although the Gaels of yesteryear were rich inpoetic expression and the beauties of nature they were otherwise not very affluent. Rain and Mist was first performed at the Wigmore Hall London on 6th February 2005 by Corina Belcea and Laura Samuel.Duration c. 6

Instrumentation : 2 violins Version : performance score Contenu : Marche - Menuet - Musette - Menuet - Gavotte I und II - Marche - Prélude - Prélude - Petite Fugue à 2 voix - Praeambulum II (Invention IV) - Praeambulum VI (Invention XIII) - Praeambulum IX (Invention XII) Date de parution : 25/10/1985 Nombre de pages : 24 Format : Parisien landscape

10 violin duets all about cats to challenge provoke and above all enjoy. In the words of Aleksey Igudesman himself? ??these are not the most conventional children?s pieces. But I do not believe that children are conventional either.? The pieces are unusual certainly and they will undobtedly make an impact on young players with the support of illustrations poems notes from the composer and a CD with inspiring demonstration performances and play-along tracks for both 1st and 2nd violins. The poems come with the recommendation to ?read them out loud before you perform the pieces and you are guaranteed a smiling public!?? and with 10 pieces including: Cold Kitten ;Hot Cat; Crazy Cat; Pink Cat; Cat Lover; I Lost my Cat; Night Cat and Cat and Mouse to choose from there is plenty of contrast. An inspiring and innovative choice for middle grade players.

9 Pieces for two Violins-Popular adagios from the classical repertoireEasy pieces which sound impressiveBoth parts of equal importance Well-known slow movements melodies and arias have been arranged for two violins with a passion for detail but above all with convincing musical results. The arrangements stand out for their high fidelity to the original works. Both players are of equal importance and the melody with its expressive themes moves frequently from one player to the other. Perfect for weddings auditions or busking. The arranger Vladimir Bodunov is a versatile musician from Belarus. He performs throughout Europe as a soloist in orchestras and particularly in duo with his wife MartaDanilkovich.From the contentsMozart Adagio (Clarinet Concerto) / Vivaldi Largo (The Four Seasons Winter) / Marcello Adagio in D minor / Puccini Nessun Dorma from Turandot Arrangements by Bodunov already published:Violin Classics for two ViolinsBA 10607

The twenty-five pieces in this collection date back to 18th and 19th century Scotland. Included are song and fiddle airs strathspeys reels jigs a hornpipe and the sword dance. The pieces are arranged for viola and cello withguitar chords. Since the viola generally has the melody the pieces can also be played by solo viola. The music of Scotland is unique. The airs have their own special beauty and the dances are fun to play with lively tempos dotted rhythms and sudden key changes. This music has been the pleasure of country fiddler and pipers. Now violists and cellists and their listeners can feel themselves transported to the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland. Twenty-five pieces dating back to 18th and 19th century Scotland. Includes song and fiddle airs strathspeys reels jigs a hornpipe and the sword dance. Since the viola generally has the melody the pieces canalso be played by solo viola and guitar chords are included. The airs have a special beauty and the dances are fun to play with lively tempos dotted rhythms and sudden key changes.

Twelve brilliant new duets especially written for young violinists to enjoy plus three trios with a part for the teacher or a more experienced pupil. The pieces are written in a range of exciting styles and concentrate on different aspects of violin technique. Suitable for Grades 1 to 3. Bowing and fingering have deliberately been kept to a minimum to allow teachers to add in their own markings and encourage less experienced players to attempt it themsleves.

Get to know the soul of Klezmer!As Julian Rachlin writes in his preface to this new publication from Aleksey Igudesman: ?Users of this book are bound to have a stimulating challenging and above all enjoyable journey through Aleksey?s own world of Klezmer?The quality of these compositions is simply superb.?Again Igudesman inspires informs and entertains from his unusual arrangement of the all-time Klezmer classic Hava Nagila to his own compositions stylistically based on Klezmer?s Eastern European roots. Added notes on the piecesand helpful basic guidelines for playing Klezmer are provided. This volume is a feast of fun for violin duos and their audiences. Contents: Traditional: Hava Nagila · Igudesman Aleksey: Lena Malaja · Igudesman Aleksey: In the Woods · Igudesman Aleksey: The Crazy Bride · Igudesman Aleksey: Wedding Thing · Igudesman Aleksey: La Petite Valse · Igudesman Aleksey: Be Jewish Why Don't You? · Igudesman Aleksey: Richard Won't Like It! · Anonymous: Dancing With the Rabbi · Anonymous: Klezmer's Freilach

Aleksy Igudesman has again been on his travels - the result - an extraordinary and enlightening collection of traditional and original pieces for violin duos embracing the stylish characteristics of music from eleven different cultures. The notes on the pieces provide practical advice and the descriptions of the various influences that prompted their composition are truly inspiring