Par HUWS JONES EDWARD. The idea of 'The Violinists of the Pieta' sprang from the tradition of the Venetian Ospedale della Pieta, an orphanage that housed some of the finest musicians in Europe. The piece is in three movements following the form of a concerto grosso, influenced by the style of Monteverdi and Vivaldi. The music tells a story of the orphans' lives, as they grow up in the jostling city, eventually finding freedom through their musical abilities./ Répertoire / Set de Cordes

Par LEGG PAT. This is a collection of dances arranged for string ensemble. The pieces explore various dance styles from around the world, and include a Russian dance and a German dance. The pieces are fun to play and are in flexible arrangements so that young players at all levels can be involved./ Répertoire / Set de Cordes

Par HUWS JONES EDWARD. This suite is made up of five pieces each derived from a single line of melody. The music originates from the medieval period spanning approximately four centuries. The pieces are varied in style ranging from a ballad to an instrumental dance. They are designed to encourage confidence in ensemble playing and improve technique./ Répertoire / Set de Cordes

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Benjamin Britten est terminé dernière composition, ' Bienvenue Ode ' a été écrit pour orchestre et la chorale de l'école. Les trois mouvements - Jig, cocarde et Canon, transcrit ici pour les chaînes, forment une Suite qui ensembles familiers avec Britten précédemment ' Simple Sdymphoney ' trouveront tout aussi stimulant et gratifiant./ Répertoire / Set de Cordes

Par OSBORNE TONY. Bytes and Pieces is a microchip menu programmed to portray some of the many exciting aspects of the computer world and the important part which these powerful and sophisticated machines play in our lives. At the same time they are controlled by humans! The music is designed to reflect all of these elements./ Répertoire / Set de Cordes